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CCPA Alumni Featured in Innovative Pippin Production

Four CCPA alumni—Jenny Couch, Ciara Hickey, Katie Kotila and Lacey Jack—are ensemble members in an innovative new staging of the musical Pippin at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

2023 Pippin Production Music Theater Works

Roosevelt Recognized for Advancing Outcomes of First-Generation College Students

The Center for First-Generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and the Suder Foundation, recently announced Roosevelt University as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24.

Four Roosevelt students in downtown Chicago

Roosevelt to Launch Alumni Scholarship Program

Roosevelt University hopes a new scholarship program will encourage alumni looking to continue their education to include Roosevelt on their list of potential universities.

CCPA Welcomes New Dean Kevin Hampton

Dr. Kevin Hampton will serve as the next dean of the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA), with his term set to begin on July 1.

Speakers Share Insight at 2023 Commencement

Three exceptional Roosevelt graduates have been selected to provide their insight and expertise to the Class of 2023 during this year’s Commencement ceremony.

Panel Discusses Women's Health Equity in Inaugural Symposium

The event addressed systemic inequity in the global healthcare system and presented ways for female-identifying individuals to access essential care.

Women's Health Equity Symposium March March 23, 2023

Three Things with Temitope Paulson

The Heller College of Business MBA student discusses leadership and social entrepreneurship.

Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Martinez

Samantha works to meet immediate community needs while building solidarity with neighbors to reimagine the neighborhood’s future.

LakersDay Returns with Goal to Award Every First-Year Student a Donor-Funded Scholarship

As Roosevelt University prepares for its second annual day of giving on Thursday, April 20, community members are stepping up to help reduce financial barriers for prospective students and families.

Three Things with Ken Granle

The Director for International Students and Global Scholar Services helps Roosevelt’s international students assimilate into the University, Chicago and life in the U.S.

Leadership Council to Host Inaugural Symposium for Women's History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, Roosevelt University’s Women’s Leadership Council will host its inaugural special topics symposium on Thursday, March 23 at the University’s downtown Chicago campus.

Women's Health Equity Symposium | Thursday March 23 | 3pm-7pm CST

Alumni Spotlight: Richard Wallace

Embodying Roosevelt’s commitment to social justice, Richard Wallace (BA Sociology, ’16) continues to enact the University’s mission of diversity, equity and inclusion as the executive director of nonprofit EAT (Equity and Transformation).