Avid runner, black belt, professional espresso drinker, sixth president of Roosevelt University. Just call me Ali.
The past year has been, in a word, unprecedented. What can history teach us about living through COVID-19? On this episode, Professor Gina Buccola joins President Ali to talk about three courses that investigate how diseases shaped history. Gina Buccola is a professor of English and chair of the humanities department. Through the Shakespeare […]
Dear Roosevelt Students, Maintaining a safe, healthy and inclusive campus community is essential to Roosevelt University. As we prepare for the spring 2021 semester, we know that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and last week’s political violence has added further threats to individuals and institutions. As the public health crisis continues and the […]
Yesterday, like many of you, I watched with horror as pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to block the final electoral count. The violence was a shameful assault on the electoral process and the peaceful transfer of power, which are the cornerstones of our democracy. Congress certified the election results early today. […]
As a Roosevelt student, Vanessa has led several student organizations, presented her psychology research as a McNair Scholar and welcomed new Lakers during orientation. In fall 2019, Vanessa’s doctors gave her a diagnosis that changed her college experience. In this episode, guest host Emily Alvelo, director of student involvement, talks with Vanessa about what […]
As demand for health care professionals surges, the new College of Science, Health and Pharmacy brings 16 Roosevelt University programs together under one umbrella. Dean Melissa Hogan and Co-Dean Kelly Wentz-Hunter talk about what the new college means for student programs, research and career opportunities. Dr. Hogan joined the Roosevelt faculty in 2012 with 17 […]
Dear Roosevelt Community, Today is a long-awaited day: finally, a declared winner for the 2020 election. President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in as this nation’s 46th president, and Kamala Harris will make history as vice president elect. With this victory, I am once again hopeful for the future of our country, democracy and the […]