AU Today - Student Stories

When Ainsley Martin ’26 began exploring colleges, she was looking for a place where she could pursue her academic interests while receiving the support she needed to succeed. Through Aurora University’s academic offerings and the Pathways Collegiate Program, she found...

What began as a business class assignment quickly became something more for Ethan Abi-Jaoude ’29. The Business Administration and Cybersecurity double major turned a hypothetical company project into an adaptable smartphone application designed to help students better navigate academic...

Giselle Martinez ’28 envisions a more accessible and inclusive future for underrepresented populations — and is already building her life around doing something about it. A Political Science and Public Policy and Business Administration double major, Martinez is involved in...

Every summer, Oaken Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Sycamore, Illinois, welcomes student interns for a behind-the-scenes look at the demanding and rewarding work of wildlife rehabilitation. Through this immersive internship, Aurora University students step into the high-volume care...

Alayna Nosalik ’26 is charting her own path — literally and figuratively. A double major in marketing and communication, Nosalik became the first AU student to earn an FAA Drone Pilot License after completing the university’s new exam preparation course. She also...