Pathways: In the News
Aurora University’s Pathways program helps neurodiverse college-capable students earn their undergraduate degrees and make successful transitions into the workplace. AU is one of a small number of institutions nationwide rising to meet the needs of neurodiverse minds.
How to Navigate College as a Neurodivergent Student
April 5, 2022 | U.S. News and World Report
Jen Buckley, senior vice president for student success at Aurora University, discusses how AU's Pathways program helps students with autism make the transition from high school to college and develop the life skills to succeed in a career.
Aurora University launching program to support students with autism
Nov. 29, 2021 | Talking Cities Aurora
Aurora University is working to become one of the first schools in the nation to offer a fully supportive, on-campus experience to students on the autism spectrum.
New dorm to support students on the autism spectrum
Nov. 14, 2021 | Chicago Tribune
Aurora University is positioned to become one of the nation’s leaders in providing education and support for students on the autism spectrum with the Betty Parke Tucker Center for Neurodiversity and Pathways program for college students with autism. (This article is behind a paywall. Download the PDF.)
Aurora University builds dorm for students with autism
Nov. 8, 2021 | Fox 32 Good Morning Chicago
Jen Buckley, vice president for student success at Aurora University, discusses the university’s groundbreaking Betty Parke Tucker Center to support students with autism.
New Aurora University Center Supports Autistic Students
Nov. 3, 2021 | Crain’s Chicago Business
Aurora University announced it will open the Betty Parke Tucker Center for Neurodiversity to support students with autism as they earn their college degrees. (This article is behind a paywall.)
Aurora University builds residence hall for students with autism
Nov. 2, 2021 | Daily Herald
Aurora University unveiled plans for a first-of-its-kind, newly constructed residence hall for students on the autism spectrum. (This article is behind a paywall.)
Nov. 2, 2021 | AU Today
Aurora University today announced the new Betty Parke Tucker Center for Neurodiversity to support students on the autism spectrum as they earn their college degrees and take their first steps toward launching their careers.
The Bridge to Hope: Helping Students With Autism Find Their Path to College and Beyond
Fall 2020 | AU Magazine
AU is launching an autism initiative aimed at serving college-bound students on the autism spectrum. The broad-based program, called Pathways, will provide a bridge for students and their families to make the transition from high school to college and from college to a career.