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Celebrating the Class of 2022

After a two-year hiatus, Roosevelt University graduates will cross the Auditorium Theatre stage to receive their diplomas on May 6.

Auditorium Theatre from stage during commencement

Media pioneer Hermene Hartman named Commencement speaker

Media pioneer and alum Hermene Hartman (BA’70, MA’74, MPhil ’74) will address Roosevelt University graduates at the 2022 Commencement ceremonies.

Hermene Hartman (left) with Zenobia Black

Roosevelt will match tuition and housing rates for Lincoln College students

Roosevelt University is committed to supporting current Lincoln College students affected by the recent announcement of the institution’s closure at the end of its spring semester.

On April 21, first LakersDay will launch 11 student funds

The first annual LakersDay celebrates what we love most about belonging to the Roosevelt University community.

Students at the front door of auditorium building

Accounting professor wins Fulbright to conduct research in Jordan

Accounting professor Husam Abu Khadra received a Fulbright U.S.

Pharmacy program leads state in residency match rate

In 2022, the Roosevelt University pharmacy program led Illinois with the highest first-year residency match rate.

Pharmacy students working together in a lab

Through the ups and downs: Sophomore pursues PA dreams with help of faculty

When second-year Aditi Vala struggles with a course concept or her work-school balance, she knows she can turn to sta

Through Love Finesse, alum designs enthralling pop-up shops

Robyn Hugh has worked in fashion for half of her life, from retail roles to visual merchandising and graduate school

What one alum learned from starting a business: “You have to be humble”

Alum Eric Synajie (BA ’17) is one of the millions of Americans who re-evaluated his career aspirations during the pan

Launching a tech career as an adult learner

When Libby Heublein turned 35, she set some new goals: She would go back to school. She would earn her bachelor’s degree. And she’d pivot to a new career. All before age 40.

In prestigious journal, prof explores unprecedented mechanism for CO2 activation

Prof. Joshua Telser coauthored a recent article in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, one of the most impactful and prestigious journals in the field. The publication explores an unprecedented mechanism for CO2 activation.

Joshua Telser, associate professor of chemistry

Researchers, activists, teacher-leaders take home social justice awards

On Wednesday, Roosevelt University president Ali Malekzadeh announced the 10 winners of the Presidential Awards for S