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José M. Hernández sits on the steps of Tapper Recital Hall stage to talk to audience of AU students
October 25, 2024

José M. Hernández, dressed in a blue NASA flight suit, ignores the podium on the stage of Aurora University's Tapper Hall and instead sits down on the steps facing the first row of seats. He moves seamlessly between English and Spanish as he tells students about...

group of AU students in Greece
October 21, 2024

Students studying sport management got to experience this spring how history has shaped modern athletics. A dozen students traveled to Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, as part of the travel study courses offered by Aurora University’s Office of Global Engagement. The...

Kate Herrera and Zeb Koran
October 15, 2024

There are many reasons to want to change careers and become a nurse. For Kate Herrera, it was the call to make a difference, to travel to parts of the world in need of better health care, and to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother, who worked as a nurse in Mexico. “I wanted more...

President Rivera-Mills
July 19, 2024

President Susana Rivera-Mills has been selected as one of the participants of the Council of Independent Colleges’ (CIC) 2024 Convening for Pioneering Presidents and Board Chairs, generously supported by the Mellon Foundation. The intensive three-day event will bring together presidents...

build your credit
July 3, 2024

Establishing your creditworthiness as a college student is an important step in building a successful career. It can lead to long-term savings and more stable financial footing throughout your life. Having good credit can help you buy a car, purchase a house, rent an apartment, and even get a...