In Episode 7, President Ali welcomes recent graduate and Commencement speaker Dalal El-Barbarawi. As a biochemistry major, Dalal conducted cancer research, volunteered at a medical center and earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Her advocacy also brought campus-wide attention to conditions in Palestine….Continue Reading Ep. 7: Dalal El-Barbarawi on Motivation and Leadership
Roosevelt University and Robert Morris University Illinois recently submitted an application to the Higher Learning Commission to integrate our two universities. In this episode, President Mablene Krueger of Robert Morris sits down with President Ali to offer her perspective. Mablene is a proud Robert Morris alumna and first-generation college graduate. After joining the Robert…Continue Reading Ep. 6: President Mablene Krueger and Building a Stronger University
Money may or may not make the world go ’round, but it’s an inescapable part of higher education. In this episode President Ali welcomes Michelle Stipp, Roosevelt’s director of financial aid, to talk about affordability and access. With 20 years of experience in the field, Michelle has had a front-row seat to the growing challenge…Continue Reading Ep. 5: Michelle Stipp and Affordable Higher Education
After a brief summer hiatus, Roosevelt University’s And Justice for All podcast returns for a timely conversation with Dean Bonnie Gunzenhauser about the value of a liberal arts education. Bonnie is an English literature professor and the dean of Roosevelt’s College of Arts & Sciences, which aims to create socially conscious citizens who are leaders…Continue Reading Ep. 4: Dean Bonnie Gunzenhauser on the Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Dear Roosevelt Community, As you know, we recently shared with you that we had learned about allegations asserted against a faculty member in our Chicago College of Performing Arts. We immediately started an investigation that included conversations with numerous current and former students and faculty members. As I am sure you can appreciate, it takes…Continue Reading Update Regarding CCPA Investigation
In Episode 3 of Roosevelt University’s podcast series, And Justice For All, Professor David Faris, PhD. sits down with President Ali to discuss the crucial role of young students and activists within the political landscape of the United States. David shares both his professional predictions for the 2020 election cycle, and his hopes for how…Continue Reading Ep. 3: Professor David Faris on Students in Politics and 2020 Predictions