AU students learn wildlife rehabilitation at Oaken Acres
Through an immersive internship with Oaken Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Human-Animal Studies majors gain hands-on experience that prepares them for real-world animal care.
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AU Today
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AU named a top 10 college in Illinois
Aurora University earned the #10 spot in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges in Illinois rankings for the second consecutive year. The university also improved its national distinction as a Top Performer on Social Mobility, leaping 34 places to #22, and is now among the top 5% performers on social mobility nationwide. These recognitions reflect AU’s dedication to academic excellence, student success, and expanding access to higher education for learners from all backgrounds.
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Diane Fuentes ’26 honored as Illinois Student Lincoln Laureate
The senior Behavioral Neuroscience, Biology, and Health Science major has been named a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, representing Aurora University as a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
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Passing the tape: Athletic training student receives mentorship from AU alumna
During a clinical rotation, Khya Phillippe ’25, ’26 MSAT learned the ropes of athletic training from someone who once stood in her shoes — Tori Agundez ’24 MSAT.
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