AU Magazine is the flagship publication of Aurora University. It is published twice a year and tells the stories of students, faculty, and alumni making an impact in the world. Do you have an idea for a story or news to share? We want to hear from you. Contact us at alumni@aurora.edu.
Recent Issues
Spring/Summer 2025
Read the latest issue of AU Magazine to explore a new initiative that prepares students for their careers by aligning coursework with the skills employers value most, discover how virtual reality is transforming the classroom, and relive all the reasons to love AU. Also, meet AU’s first Major League Baseball player and experience the spirit of AU’s inaugural Day of Generosity.
Fall/Winter 2024
In this issue of AU Magazine, we discover how the new strategic plan is positioning the university for the future, learn what the power of relationships means for alumni as they reflect on their faculty mentors, meet students exploring the world beyond the classroom, and hear from donors supporting global study experiences with a new scholarship. Plus, two trustees share memories of their time at George Williams College, and the Advent Christian Village retirement home in Florida keeps the AU spirit alive.
Spring/Summer 2024
In the latest issue of AU Magazine, we ask experts what artificial intelligence means for higher education, discover how AU’s growing internship programs are helping young alumni launch their careers, meet an alumna whose experience during her clinical training at AU’s George Williams College forever changed her approach to nursing, and, in a new feature, explore Aurora beyond campus.
Fall/Winter 2023
In the Fall/Winter 2023 issue, we meet AU’s 14th president Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, discover five alumni who are tapping into their passions to give back to their communities, and take a look at a new annual fund created for students who are the first in their family to attend college. Plus, the Spartan athletic programs rack up a year for the record books, and a museum exhibition challenges stereotypes of Native American art.
Spring/Summer 2023
This issue of AU Magazine bids farewell to longtime AU President Dr. Rebecca L. Sherrick, who combined a love of the arts, dedication to students, commitment to fiscal management, and a spirit of innovation to leave a lasting legacy. We also hear from six alumni who are discovering their purpose and living their passions; explore the return of spring break community service trips at the Wackerlin Center; and meet an alumnus from South Korea who has endowed a new scholarship for students with high financial need.
Fall/Winter 2022
Welcome to the premiere issue of the redesigned AU Magazine. In this issue, we learn how the Illinois Teacher of the Year is helping at-risk high school students and inspiring fellow educators; take a look back at 20 years of campus expansion; meet an entrepreneur who has taken her love of cakes to new heights; cheer on the record-setting Spartans baseball team; and much more.
Past Issues
Spring 2022
Fall 2021
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
Spring 2020
Fall 2019
Spring 2019
Fall 2018
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Fall 2016
Summer 2016
Fall 2015
