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Student life stories
Students in Japan.
May 7, 2026

After eight weeks of classroom work that began in January, the real lesson for a group of Aurora University students was waiting 6,500 miles away. Eleven undergraduates, including Miu Yamaguchi ’26, who assisted with guidance and translation; two graduate students; and Mary Tarling,...

Andrea Garcia makes dental mold
September 19, 2025

For Aurora University Health Science students Andrea Garcia ’26 and Lotzy Munoz ’28, one summer opened the door to a lifetime of opportunity. By participating in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), they immersed themselves in hands-on learning, built...

students in Cuba
November 12, 2024

Aurora University Spanish language students got a rare opportunity to visit Cuba this spring, not only to improve their Spanish-speaking skills but to experience a life relatively untouched by global commercialization.  “Our mantra was ‘expect the...

Meet Tony
June 13, 2023

“As an athletic training 3+2 student, I’ll be completing the bachelor’s degree coursework in three years and a master’s in two, so the Junior Mentoring Program has been an important tool to ensure I stay on track. Junior Mentoring provided me with a faculty...

Meet Emily
February 23, 2023

“AU’s Hill Center for Student Success connected me to an internship and a job during my senior year. A career counselor also reviewed my résumé and cover letter, proofread my writing samples, and did a mock interview with me. My internship was with an...