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President Rivera-Mills receiving award for Outstanding Commitment in Education
September 26, 2025

President Susana Rivera-Mills received the Outstanding Commitment in Education Award from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs at a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Chicago yesterday. Frerichs’ office hosts the annual event honoring the contributions and accomplishments of...

Spartan statue overlooks the quad in the fall
September 25, 2025

Aurora University is achieving top marks in education. The university earned the #10 spot in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges in Illinois rankings, joining Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and others for the...

students participate in group work during class
August 11, 2025

Aurora University’s Algebra Recitation Program has been named a finalist for the 2025 Examples of Excelencia, a national, data-driven initiative recognizing programs that demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in improving Latino and all student success in higher education....

The Spartan Statue overlooks the Quad on a blue-sky, spring day.
May 20, 2025

Aurora University generated an estimated $1.3 billion in added income to the Illinois economy in fiscal 2022-2023, according to a new economic impact report. Alumni working in Illinois made the biggest impact, contributing $1.2 billion to the state economy. The top industries, based on the...

Sammy Spartan with pom poms.
March 25, 2025

Aurora University celebrated its first-ever Day of Generosity, a 24-hour period dedicated to the spirit of giving. Day of Generosity took place on Friday, April 4, and was preceded by several pop-up events earlier in the week focused on the power of giving. Activities included packing lunches for...