CCPA celebrates the 150th anniversary of its founding this year. To mark the occasion, thousands of students, alumni, donors and interested Chicagoans will gather on March 14, 2018 at Roosevelt’s historic Auditorium Theatre for the college’s annual Vivid concert and fundraiser.
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Do I teach psychology or do I teach students? It is the kind of question that I believe teachers must ask if they are to prepare students for lives as socially conscious citizens.
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As I enter my third academic year at Roosevelt University, I am reminded that this fall we celebrate the 70th anniversary of our move to the beautiful Auditorium Building in downtown Chicago. In September 1947, classes began here with 5,000 students, a roster of talented professors and staff, and a growing national reputation as a progressive college deeply committed to social justice and equal educational opportunity for all.
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When Carolyn Jones (BA, ’01; MA, ’03) entered Roosevelt University at the age of 19, she was a single mother with a 10-month-old son. She had no idea what she wanted to do with her life, only that it should involve helping children.
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James J. Radous III believes his master’s degree in business administration from Roosevelt University was the catalyst for his success as a leading Illinois businessman.
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Roosevelt University and its students benefit from the generosity of many people and organizations who donate money directed toward scholarships.
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Kelly Campos (BS, ’13) has found her calling in literacy activism; a prestigious national scholarship has made her goal of becoming a librarian a reality. Campos, who joined a south suburban public library’s youth services staff shortly after graduating, is one of 61 winners of the American Library Association’s 2017 Spectrum Scholarship. “Every class I
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Jose Garcia is a star on the soccer field, but a childhood that forced him to grow up quickly keeps him humble.
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A degree doesn’t change who you are. I should know — I have four degrees, including three from Roosevelt University. However, a college education does change the way one sees the world, as you will learn from my story.
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I grew up on Chicago’s South Side as one of seven children of Mexican immigrants. In December, I will proudly become the first in my family to receive a bachelor’s degree when I graduate from Roosevelt.
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The landmark Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University celebrated the 50th anniversary of its grand reopening — marking 50 years of continuous operation — on Nov. 12 with its annual gala and an unforgettable evening of dance performances.
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College students and food have a long, conflicted history. Older alumni at many colleges may recall dubious offerings like mystery meat, weak coffee, and tuna surprise — and student complaints about cafeteria food are legion.
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Boasting a proven track record as an effective academic leader and accomplished scholar, Dr. Asghar Sabbaghi understands how to cultivate student success.
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Our alumni tell us where they are now and what they are doing!
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News for the College of Pharmacy from Fall 2017.
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News from the College of Education from Fall 2017.
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News from the College of Arts & Science from Fall 2017.
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Heller College of Business news for Fall 2017.
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After years of being prevented from joining her husband in America, Roosevelt student Mary Nikpouri should by all rights be skeptical of the American Dream.
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Chicago College of Performing Arts news for Fall 2017.
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For the second consecutive year, Roosevelt University hosted the American Dream Reconsidered Conference, an event that examined the state of our national ethos during one of the country’s most dynamic and challenging eras in its history.
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As a junior, Siva Sarinas took PSYC 381 (Children and Families) with Roosevelt adjunct psychology professor Barbara Ackles, who required her students to work in the field as part of the course.
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Before Edward Oldfield (PharmD, ’17) studied for pharmacist licensure exams, he was already making a difference in caring for patients.
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Like many students in Roosevelt University’s Theatre Conservatory, Damon Gillespie dreamed of one day becoming a star. The lightning speed of his success in achieving that goal has yet to sink in for Gillespie, a 2012-14 musical theatre major who will star in the upcoming NBC drama series Rise.
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One of the missing links between refugees and Swedish citizens is performing arts. At least, that’s what Roosevelt music composition student Sean Hussey argues in his latest project.
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