Ep. 32: Racial and Gender Equity with Rev. Dr. Janette Wilson

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Education is the key to unlock the American Dream. So what will it take for all students to have equal access to its potential, and equal power to shape our democracy?   For 40 years, the Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson has been trying to answer that question. Since its inception, she’s worked with the Rainbow […]

Ep. 31: Women Student Leaders on Campus

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Our University namesake, Eleanor Roosevelt, once said that “a good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.”   On today’s episode, you’ll meet three Roosevelt students who are the next generation of women leaders. They reflect on how to challenge bias, obstacles to […]

Ep. 30: How Scholarships Make a Difference

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In 2020-21, over 3,200 students received a scholarship or grant from Roosevelt University. In this episode, you’ll meet three of them: LaShaundra, Ellen and Vanessa.   This episode is a recording of a recent donor appreciation event. During the panel, our students looked back on what led them to Roosevelt, shared some of their most […]

Ep. 29: International Women’s Day

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Pearl Buck, one of Roosevelt’s first advisory board members, said that “All things are possible until they are proved impossible — and even the impossible may only be so as of now.” On a special live episode for International Women’s day, our extraordinary guests talked about redefining what’s possible as leaders.   Our Women’s Leadership […]

Ep. 28: Perspectives from a Pandemic Pharmacist

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As a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Jason Alegro has been on the front lines treating patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Dr. Alegro joins the podcast to share his perspective and talk about the newest treatment options available for patients. Dr. Alegro is an assistant professor of clinical sciences at Roosevelt University. In addition to his […]

Ep. 27: COVID-19 and Communities of Color

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The coronavirus pandemic has infected millions in the United States, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities. In this moving episode, Dr. Tamara Marshall will speak directly to those most affected by the pandemic. Dr. Marshall spent 10 years in academic medicine at the University of Chicago and Sinai Children’s Hospital. She transitioned to the pharmacy […]