As the pandemic lingers, how will Roosevelt University be there for students — where and when they need support? Led by special guest host Nicole Barron, the podcast brings together Roosevelt community members to dig deeper into the University’s mission-driven funds. These three coronavirus relief funds aim to address the most urgent needs of…Continue Reading Ep. 13: Mission-Driven Funds
George Floyd’s death at the hands of police officers is one in a list that is unimaginably long. His death was the spark that lit the fire of a global movement to dismantle systematic racism. In this important episode of “And Justice for All,” President Ali welcomes special guests Pamela Thompson-Hill and Jamar Orr to…Continue Reading Ep. 12: Black Student Equity Fund
Dear Roosevelt Community, Roosevelt University joins those across the nation in grieving for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and the many other Black people killed by police. As a University, we stand in solidarity with those affected by police brutality and with the protesters who raise their voices against systemic racism. In the wake…Continue Reading On justice for George Floyd
Dear Roosevelt Community, We are one University grounded in the mission of social justice. I support those who peacefully protest and are committed to bending the moral arc away from the structural racism that happens every day. While many of you may have participated in the organized protests throughout the City last night, unfortunately, like…Continue Reading Protest Activities and City of Chicago Lockdown
Roosevelt mourns the loss of George Floyd and the many other Black men, women and children, who have lost their lives to police violence in this country. We mourn the loss of those whose names we know and for those whose names have been lost to time. America has a dark history of state sanctioned…Continue Reading “Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Each year, about half of new Roosevelt students transfer here from other institutions. One of them is Phylicia Richardson, who left her comfort zone — and sunny Miami — to pursue new opportunities here at Roosevelt. This spring, before Roosevelt shifted to remote learning, Phylicia joined President Ali to discuss her experience on campus. In…Continue Reading Ep. 11: Phylicia Richardson on Transferring and Student Research