Dear Roosevelt Community, Today, I write to share the news of Provost Lois Becker’s retirement after over 34 years of working in higher education. Provost Becker joined the Roosevelt community in July 2016 and since that time has contributed in many meaningful ways towards the success of the University. Provost Becker has been a valued […]

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.   […]

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 […]

Dear Roosevelt Community, I am writing to let you know that on Sunday, November 1, I was officially diagnosed with COVID-19. On Wednesday last week, I began to experience mild flu-like symptoms — fatigue, chills and sinus congestion. Currently, I am not experiencing any breathing problems or loss of taste or smell and am feeling […]

Thank you to the students, faculty and staff who were able to attend the University Town Hall on October 14. If you were unable to attend, you may view the recorded session below. Sincerely, Ali R. Malekzadeh, Ph.D. President