President Ali Malekzadeh

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dear Faculty and Staff, I am very excited to announce that we have a new Interim Chief Advancement Officer and Vice President of University Relations joining the Roosevelt community. Julia Brady will begin her interim six-month position effective October 5, 2022, and will be responsible for providing day-to-day strategic oversight for our advancement efforts, leading […]

Dear Roosevelt Faculty and Staff, The University leadership and Board of Trustees have announced new tuition rates for the 2023–2024 academic year. These rates are part of our overall Enrollment Growth Strategy, and just as importantly, will reinforce the University’s mission of social justice and the historical diversity of its undergraduate enrollment. We know that […]