Ep. 30: How Scholarships Make a Difference

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In 2020-21, over 3,200 students received a scholarship or grant from Roosevelt University. In this episode, you’ll meet three of them: LaShaundra, Ellen and Vanessa.   This episode is a recording of a recent donor appreciation event. During the panel, our students looked back on what led them to Roosevelt, shared some of their most […]

The Recent Attacks on Asian Americans

March 18, 2021 Dear Roosevelt Community, Roosevelt University joins many across the nation who are grieving and calling for justice in response to the targeted attack against Asian Americans that took place in Georgia this week. First and foremost, it is important to acknowledge these crimes for what they are: racially motivated hate crimes. By […]

Ep. 29: International Women’s Day

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Pearl Buck, one of Roosevelt’s first advisory board members, said that “All things are possible until they are proved impossible — and even the impossible may only be so as of now.” On a special live episode for International Women’s day, our extraordinary guests talked about redefining what’s possible as leaders.   Our Women’s Leadership […]

Ep. 28: Perspectives from a Pandemic Pharmacist

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As a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Jason Alegro has been on the front lines treating patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Dr. Alegro joins the podcast to share his perspective and talk about the newest treatment options available for patients. Dr. Alegro is an assistant professor of clinical sciences at Roosevelt University. In addition to his […]

Moody’s Revises Credit Outlook to Stable

Dear Roosevelt Community, I am pleased to share that Moody’s Investors Service has revised Roosevelt University’s outlook to stable from negative. In Roosevelt’s first positive ratings action, Moody’s stated that the stable outlook reflects the maintenance of unrestricted liquidity and management’s ongoing efforts to achieve operational sustainability. Specifically, the report stated that in a highly […]

Ep. 27: COVID-19 and Communities of Color

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The coronavirus pandemic has infected millions in the United States, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities. In this moving episode, Dr. Tamara Marshall will speak directly to those most affected by the pandemic. Dr. Marshall spent 10 years in academic medicine at the University of Chicago and Sinai Children’s Hospital. She transitioned to the pharmacy […]