On April 8 President Ali Malekzadeh addressed Roosevelt University with recent news as well as faculty and student successes. We also honored the winners of our Presidential Awards for Social Justice. The transcript follows below. Michael Ford, Chief of Staff: Welcome to the 2020 State of the University Address. If you had an opportunity, you […]
Let’s Improve Higher Education: A Chicago Tribune Op-Ed
This op-ed was originally published on the Chicago Tribune website» Now that Illinois has a new governor and Chicago has elected a new mayor, the first order of business for our political leaders needs to be saving the state’s colleges and universities. In 2017, nearly half of Illinois high school graduates left the state to study […]
Get Out the Vote!
On this eve of Election Day, I want to join the multitude of voices you’ve undoubtedly heard for months singing the same chorus: VOTE! If you haven’t already voted early, please be sure to cast your ballot tomorrow. The ability to vote is one of this country’s most important civic rights — by voting in […]
Happy Thanksgiving
I want to wish you and your families, all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Please know that I am personally grateful for all the good work you do on behalf of the Roosevelt community.
Building a Stronger Roosevelt
As the semester is in full swing, I wanted to thank you for your good work and update you on Building a Stronger Roosevelt.
Rolf Weil
It is with deep sadness that I let you know of the passing of Rolf Weil, president emeritus of Roosevelt University.