unexcused absence
Some of life’s most important lessons cannot be taught inside the four walls of a classroom. Matthew Beardmore’s travel has forced him to reassess how he thinks about work, family, politics, injustice and many other issues. He’s no longer tied to the beliefs of where he grew up.
traveling while home: self-discovery through the local
How can you make the long trip home if you don’t actually leave there? A partnership between Roosevelt University’s Honors Program and Chicago Architecture Center asks students to experience space and place as sites for action—not simply places we passively inhabit.
creating a new travel niche while wandering the globe
In early 2011, Sahara Rose De Vore bought a one-way ticket to Costa Rica. Over the next 10 years, she explored 84 countries. The self-discovery she experienced inspired her to launch two successful businesses—both helping others discover the benefits of travel.
Chazz Rolle (she/her): Creating a Home in a New Country
Chazz Rolle often contemplates how day-to-day life in Chicago differs so greatly from her hometown in the Bahamas. She has also realized a distinctly American mindset she’s needed to adjust too.
Gabriel Gonzalez (he/him): Embracing an International Mindset
Studying abroad in Spain taught Gabriel Gonzalez to quickly embrace cultural customs. When he wasn’t studying urban planning or Spanish literature, he was able to wander the old world streets, enjoy a tapas meal or explore an art museum.
President’s Perspective
Going to college marks one of the great journeys of our life—from youth to adulthood. These years of focused thought can light a fire of curiosity and wonder that will continue for the rest of our life.
From the Editor: On Journeys
Journeys are all around us. And while our journeys may share destinations, our stories are different. Editor Jared G. Fritz-McCarty shares how travel unfolds a world that would otherwise exist as a mere figment of our imagination.
To the Editor: “You can do anything you set your mind to.”
Alumna Nyrobi Wheeler reflects on her journey to Robert Morris University Illinois, now Roosevelt. “The value of an education was important, especially as a Black Woman.”
Roosevelt receives $5 million grant to expand stem doctoral programs and research facilities
Awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and given to only nine institutions nationwide, the grant is part of a national effort to assist historically underserved student populations pursue a career in STEM fields and improve graduation rates.
Roosevelt board of trustees accepting nominations
Nominations for prospective candidates to serve on Roosevelt University’s board of trustees are being accepted now through February 15, 2024. Confirmed nominees will begin their three-year term in June 2024.
In Memoriam | Winter 2024
Roosevelt University extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently deceased alumni and friends.