Interim Provost Search Process

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Dear Faculty and Staff, As we begin the internal search process for an interim provost, I encourage you to apply or nominate your colleagues for this important position. The position description can be found here. Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a letter explaining how they meet the qualifications of this role to […]

Provost Becker Announces Retirement

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Dear Roosevelt Community, Today, I write to share the news of Provost Lois Becker’s retirement after over 34 years of working in higher education. Provost Becker joined the Roosevelt community in July 2016 and since that time has contributed in many meaningful ways towards the success of the University. Provost Becker has been a valued […]

Ep. 26: Vaccine Myth Busters

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Do you still need the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re young and healthy? Can pregnant women get the vaccine? Dr. Bedrija Nikocevic answers common questions and debunks some popular myths on And Justice For All.   Dr. Nikocevic is an assistant professor of clinical sciences in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. After working in community pharmacy […]

Ep. 25: COVID-19 Vaccines, From Trials to Vials

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Some U.S. health care workers got their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine just 12 months after the country’s first confirmed case. How did scientists develop new vaccines so quickly, and how do we know they work? Dr. Bob Seiser, associate professor of biology and chemistry, will walk us through the process of creating a […]

Ep. 24: Rev. Jeremiah Wright and MLK’s Legacy

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Today, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is often watered down and sanitized. But in reality, he was a radical leader who believed fervently in the beloved community, economic justice and ending war. On today’s episode, guest host Jamar Orr will welcome the Reverend  Dr. Jeremiah Wright to talk about Dr. King’s legacy in […]

Ep. 23: Humanities and the Pandemic

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The past year has been, in a word, unprecedented. What can history teach us about living through COVID-19?   On this episode, Professor Gina Buccola joins President Ali to talk about three courses that investigate how diseases shaped history. Gina Buccola is a professor of English and chair of the humanities department. Through the Shakespeare […]