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Exploring the Past to Create the Future: Poet Dr. Tara Betts Gives Reading at Roosevelt University

This February, the Creative Writing program welcomed renowned poet Dr. Tara Betts to campus.

Poet Dr. Tara Betts speaking with another person

Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium Focuses on Economic Empowerment

The Roosevelt University Women’s Leadership Council and Career Services office hosted a conversation between four distinguished women leading the way in finance.

2024 Women's Leadership Symposium participants Natalie Moore, Collete English-Dixon, Sharmili Majmudar, Maria Chavez

Roosevelt Selected as Host Site For Prestigious Piano Competition

The Chicago College of Performing Arts will be the host site for the 16th Annual Piano Competition of Orléans.

Schedule for the 16th International Piano Competition of Orleans

CHESS Course Highlights Dystopian Literature and Film

Taught by Mick McMahon, the English course examines future anxieties related to the government, environment and technology.

WBEZ Reporter Natalie Moore to Moderate Women’s Leadership Council Symposium

The second annual Women's Leadership Council Symposium on Economic Empowerment will focus on the intersection of economics and gender.

Roosevelt Senior Will Study Abroad in Amsterdam Thanks to Erasmus Grant

Psychology student Ely Adams will spend his spring semester in the Netherlands to conclude his undergraduate courses.

American Dream Reconsidered Course Challenges CHESS Students

The American Dream Reconsidered course takes a deep dive into the cultural phenomenon known as the "American Dream" and considers how attainable the American Dream really is.

Roosevelt Provides Relief and Extends Deadline During FAFSA Delays

Roosevelt is extending the admission deposit deadline and refund date to June 1 in response to FAFSA submission delays from the Department of Education.

Eight students in Roosevelt shirts stand near the Michigan Ave Auditorium entrance

“Creative Writing Extravaganza” Wows at the American Writers Museum

Roosevelt's Creative Writing MFA Program hosted a spectacular showcase of students, alumni, faculty and local writers at the American Writers Museum.

Roosevelt Celebrates Black History Month with Extensive Programming

In conjunction with the Black Student Union, Roosevelt will host numerous on-campus events throughout February to celebrate Black excellence.

Roosevelt Alumnus Honored with Conducting Award

CCPA graduate William Garfield walker recently won first place in Conducting from the American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts.

From Student to Speaker: Writer Timothy Moore Returns to Roosevelt

The Roosevelt MFA graduate is now a published author, and he recently shared excerpts of his new collection with current students.