Dear Roosevelt Students, Faculty and Staff, Wishing you a happy holiday season and new year. This time of year, I am reminded of how grateful I am for our community and the opportunities this past year brought us, in spite of our many challenges. Together Roosevelt is stronger in many ways, and this coming year […]

Dear Faculty and Staff, As we begin the internal search process for an interim provost, I encourage you to apply or nominate your colleagues for this important position. The position description can be found here. Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a letter explaining how they meet the qualifications of this role to […]

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 […]