Avid runner, black belt, professional espresso drinker, sixth president of Roosevelt University. Just call me Ali.
Landing a dream job takes hard work, a little luck and a strong network. Founded in 2016, the Professional Mentoring Program matches working professionals — from recent PhD graduates to C-suite executives — with mentees who hope to break into their fields after graduation. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristy Kotek and Jessica […]
Dear Roosevelt Community, I hope you have had a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide the Roosevelt community an update on the search for a permanent university provost. Beginning this summer, Roosevelt University will conduct a national search for the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic […]
Asking for help is never easy, according to Roosevelt University alum and therapist Melisa Alaba. She says that many women, people of color, and other communities have learned to just keep things moving. Those who do ask for help often feel like they aren’t heard or understood. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, […]
More than 118 million Americans are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. What will it take to reach herd immunity and get through to the vaccine holdouts? Today’s episode welcomes four Roosevelt University experts to answer your biggest COVID vaccine questions. Our science and pharmacy faculty will break down the new variants, vaccine hesitancy and the […]
Dear Roosevelt Community, As I reflect on the past semester, I am grateful to the Roosevelt University community for your determination and creativity in the face of obstacles. In a year when many of you personally endured challenges, I am proud to witness your commitment to your classmates, your students, your colleagues, and the causes […]
Two U.S. presidents, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, and hundreds more have graced the Auditorium Theatre stage. On graduation day, Commencement speaker Anthony Rodriguez joins them with his official send-off to his classmates. Back in 2010, Anthony started his career with the Chicago Public Schools district as a substitute bus aide. In 2021, armed with […]