![Opera’s leading role in transforming gender identity in the arts](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/Lucia1-rr-h-c.jpg)
Opera’s leading role in transforming gender identity in the arts
Lucia Lucas is a force—both on stage and off. In April, Lucia made history during her debut at the Lyric Opera of Chicago as the first openly transgender person to perform there in a leading role.
![Deserving of a truly special honor](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/Page-Transition-rr-h-c.jpg)
Deserving of a truly special honor
Friends of Roosevelt recently gathered to recognize Kiera Carpenter, an aspiring environmental professional, as the inaugural recipient of the Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Scholarship.
![In and beyond the multicultural classroom](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/Faculty-Feature-rr-h-c.jpg)
In and beyond the multicultural classroom
Professor Yue Li helps students to not only recognize and embrace culture differences, but to see social hierarchies that create privilege and oppression.
![President’s Perspective](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/President-Ali-Malekzadeh_Review-2023-wh.jpg)
President’s Perspective
It is tempting to dismiss it as political posturing, but the debate over DEI is part of a more foundational debate over issues such as fairness and even about what it means to be American.
![Sebastian Rodriguez: “The Beautiful Game”](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/Student-Perspectives-rr-h.jpg)
Sebastian Rodriguez: “The Beautiful Game”
Sebastian Rodriguez reflects on his Latino identity—and his role in the global community—in the classroom and on the field.
![Franziska Miles: My Voice as a Black Woman](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/Student-Perspectives2-c.jpg)
Franziska Miles: My Voice as a Black Woman
Franziska Miles plans to live out Roosevelt’s tenets of diversity, equity and inclusion into spheres that still have far too many barriers of entry for marginalized groups.
![From the Editor: On People](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/Jared-rr-h.jpg)
From the Editor: On People
Editor Jared G. Fritz-McCarty shares how the people of Roosevelt defined his own student experience. Those people are his Roosevelt story.
![To the Editor: “You’re just the kind of student we’re looking for.”](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/OneDrive_1_6-8-2023-rr-h-c.jpg)
To the Editor: “You’re just the kind of student we’re looking for.”
Alumna Judith Levison reflects on her journey to Roosevelt and the late Ralph Meinking.
![Roosevelt to launch alumni scholarship program](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/06/Eleanor-Roosevelt-Statue-in-Lobby-with-Student-rr-tn-c.jpg)
Roosevelt to launch alumni scholarship program
University leaders hope a new scholarship program will encourage alumni looking to continue their education to include Roosevelt on their list of potential universities.
![In Memoriam | Summer 2023](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2020/04/BF1A7113-Edit-c.jpg)
In Memoriam | Summer 2023
Roosevelt University extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently deceased alumni and friends.
![Building community one glass floor at a time](https://blogs.roosevelt.edu/review/files/2023/01/MeliFrugoli_Illustartion-1080x675.jpg)
Building community one glass floor at a time
Nathaniel Thomas lived his freshman year in the Wabash Building, which he describes as “a big, blue, beautiful skyscraper.”