In Our Own Words
Aurora University community members explain in their own words what makes AU an authentic experience.
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Conducting your own research as a pre-med studentAssistant Professor of Biology Bill Martin -
On service, leadership, and faithUniversity Chaplain Mark Woolfington -
On how to network with AU alumniChair of Human-Animal Studies and Biology Professor Jane Davis -
Why demand for social workers is soaringSchool of Social Work Dean Brenda Barnwell -
How to improve your writing and study habitsAcademic Support Center Director Julie Hall -
Why music is central to the human experienceAssociate Professor of Music Mark Plummer -
Building relationships is at the heart of AUHead Women's Volleyball Coach James Seitelman -
On why every question is validUniversity Library Director Kathy Clark -
How AU is just like familyAssistant Director of Freshman Admission Stacy Galanis -
Here is how you can afford a college educationExecutive Dean of Student Financial Services Heather Granart -
How to learn the business skills that transcend changing job marketsDean of Dunham School of Business and Public Policy Toby Arquette -
Finding your dream job in content marketingChair of Marketing Department Jacqueline Babb -
Here is what to do if you can't decide on a majorAssociate Professor of Communication Matt Kneller -
How AU helps students create a meaningful lifeDirector of Vocation Programming Dain Meza-Gotto -
Helping students find their strengthSchool of Social Work Undergraduate Chair Alison Arendt -
Why now is the time to pursue a health care careerAssistant Professor of Biology Chih-Chiun (C.J.) Chen -
We understand every single student is uniqueFreshman Enrollment Director Joel Ortega -
Winning in the classroom and on the fieldAthletic Director Jim Hamad -
It's all about grit, resilience, and determinationDean of Student Life Ann Almasi-Bush -
Training artists for a lifetime of musicParolini Distinguished Professor of Music Lisa Fredenburgh -
How science prepares you for a data-driven worldPhysical Sciences Chair Chetna Patel -
The key to winning has nothing to do with the scoreHead Football Coach Don Beebe -
Why AU is the ideal place to study this increasingly popular professionAssistant Professor of Therapeutic Recreation Kris Johnson -
How critical thinking is the foundation of career successProfessor of History Jerry Butters -
Why AU students have such a high pass rate on medical boardsProfessor of Athletic Training Sarah Radtke -
How to recognize and build on talentEmerita Dean of Latino/a Initiatives Eva Serrano -
What to expect as a nursing studentNursing School Dean Jan Strom -
Learning to act on stage or at the workplaceTheatre Professors Stacy Searle and Stacy Joyce -
Caring for students beyond the classroomDean of School of Education and Human Performance Jen Buckley -
How discovering your passion takes both action and reflectionWackerlin Center for Faith and Action Programming Director Barb Calvert -
Why everyone should take a public policy coursePolitical Science Assistant Professor Matt Dabros -
We’re proud to be SpartansHead Athletic Trainer Nicki Pieart