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
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
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
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”
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
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
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.”
Alumna Judith Levison reflects on her journey to Roosevelt and the late Ralph Meinking.
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
Roosevelt University extends its deepest sympathy to the loved ones of recently deceased alumni and friends.
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.”