Avid runner, black belt, professional espresso drinker, sixth president of Roosevelt University. Just call me Ali.
Illinois school funding was never created equal, but the system remains broken along racial lines today. Last year, African American students at underfunded schools faced an average funding gap of $1,400 more each year than white students at similar schools. Guest host Tom Philion, dean of the College of Education, sits down with Ralph […]
Dear Roosevelt Community, We are one University grounded in the mission of social justice. Unfortunately, we continue to witness more heartbreaking examples of police violence resulting in the loss of life in communities of color around our nation. I continue to support those who peacefully protest and are committed to the systemic change that will […]
Public policy touches every part of our daily lives: where our tax dollars go, where we can afford to live, what opportunities our children receive in school. In this episode, Ralph Martire explains how the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability is taking on systemic challenges through policy reform. Ralph Martire is the Arthur […]
Education is the key to unlock the American Dream. So what will it take for all students to have equal access to its potential, and equal power to shape our democracy? For 40 years, the Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson has been trying to answer that question. Since its inception, she’s worked with the Rainbow […]
Our University namesake, Eleanor Roosevelt, once said that “a good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” On today’s episode, you’ll meet three Roosevelt students who are the next generation of women leaders. They reflect on how to challenge bias, obstacles to […]
Dear Roosevelt Community, I am pleased to announce that Mablene Krueger has been appointed interim provost and executive vice president, and Mike Maly, senior vice provost for academic affairs, effective immediately. Mablene currently serves as the chief operating officer for the Schaumburg Campus and is the former president of Robert Morris University Illinois. She is […]