President Malekzadeh has signed a statement, released last week by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), joining numerous college and university presidents and leaders of scholarly societies in response to ongoing actions by the federal government affecting higher education. The educational and nonprofit leaders were convened by AAC&U and the American Academy of […]
Welcome Back – Fall 2024
Dear Students, Welcome to a new academic year! Whether you’re returning to campus or joining us for the first time, I am thrilled to have you as part of our Roosevelt community. As we embark on this journey together, I am excited and optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead for you. This is a […]
Statement on Recent Violence in Israel and Palestine
Dear Roosevelt Community, In light of the recent escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine, we, as members of the Roosevelt University community, stand united in our commitment to peace, justice, and human rights. The events unfolding in the region are deeply concerning and we condemn all acts of violence and aggression that have led […]
Welcome Back – Fall Semester 2023
Dear Roosevelt Students, Welcome back to campus! I hope you had a restful summer and enjoyed time with friends and family. While many spent time away this summer, there has been a lot of activity on campus to prepare for the return of our students. There is no doubt it’s going to be a busy […]
President Malekzadeh on Affirmative Action and DEI in Higher Education
Dear Roosevelt Community, From its earliest inception, America has been a nation of many peoples from all corners of the globe, so it is hard to imagine how diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have become so controversial. It is tempting to dismiss this as political posturing, but the debate over DEI is part of a […]
Reaffirming Roosevelt’s Commitment to Inclusivity
To the Roosevelt Community, Seventy-seven years ago this month, on November 15, 1945, Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated Roosevelt College “to the enlightenment of the human spirit.”At that time, she also told the crowd of over 1,000 that: Here in this great city you have many, many races, many religions and in Roosevelt College those races and […]
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