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…Continue Reading Reaffirming Roosevelt’s Commitment to Inclusivity
Organizational Changes in Advancement and Enrollment Management
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…Continue Reading Organizational Changes in Advancement and Enrollment Management
Making Moves to Support Our Mission
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…Continue Reading Making Moves to Support Our Mission
Remembering President Emeritus Ted Gross, 1930-2022
Dear Roosevelt Community, It is with heavy hearts that the University announces the passing of esteemed President Emeritus Theodore “Ted” Gross (1988-2002). Ted passed away at his home in Evanston, Illinois, on August 16, 2022. He was 91. Ted leaves behind his wife of twenty-one years, Jody, and two children—Donna, who is a location scout…Continue Reading Remembering President Emeritus Ted Gross, 1930-2022
University Statement on the Highland Park Mass Shooting
Yesterday our community was rocked by the kind of violence that has unfortunately now become common place. What should have been a day of families and friends gathered to celebrate resulted in terror and tragedy. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and the Highland Park and our entire Laker communities. We must…Continue Reading University Statement on the Highland Park Mass Shooting
University Statement Regarding the Overturning of Roe Vs. Wade
Last week, the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned the federal protections of reproductive rights, including the right to abortion, established in previous landmark rulings Roe v Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v Casey (1992). The ruling nullified a half-century of precedence in American life, that the right to decide whether and when to become…Continue Reading University Statement Regarding the Overturning of Roe Vs. Wade