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Olivia Buzzelli '25
November 21, 2024

Aurora University senior Olivia Buzzelli ’25 was named a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, representing the university as a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Buzzelli joins top students from 49 colleges and universities across the state selected...

President Rivera-Mills
November 18, 2024

Aurora University President Susana Rivera-Mills was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ list of Notable Latino Leaders, the Chicago-based business publication announced today. The list highlights top Latino leaders in the Chicago area based on their accomplishments in the past...

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...

eckhart hall
May 22, 2024

Aurora University is winning accolades for the beauty of its campus. The university was named among 20 beautiful college campuses in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, joining Duke University, Harvard University, Indiana University—Bloomington, the University of Washington, and...

Paaige Turner, PhD
May 8, 2024

Aurora University named Paaige Turner, PhD, to the new position of provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1. Turner is currently dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, a post she has held since...