News from the Aurora University community
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.
The Business Administration and Cybersecurity double major is developing an adaptable smartphone app that helps students better navigate academic and professional opportunities.
Through academics and involvement in multiple civic leadership and engagement programs, Martinez is preparing for a career in advocating for underrepresented populations.
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.
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.
