March 17, 2015 by Sean Anderson (BSBA in management, ’16) 1 Comment

The need for MAP funding is urgent

I’m Sean Anderson, a student at Roosevelt University and a board member on the Illinois Board of Higher Education. I am also a self-supported student and a MAP grant recipient.

March 16, 2015 by Meredith Heagney Leave a Comment

MAP funding: A social justice issue

MAP is the only need-based grant for education in Illinois. It is not a loan, so students don’t have to pay it back.

March 4, 2015 by Lynn Weiner, University historian Leave a Comment

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Professors break gender barriers

Remarkable women have been part of Roosevelt since its founding in 1945, starting with the first advisory board chair, Eleanor Roosevelt. In the 70 years since, Roosevelt has counted many extraordinary women among its students, staff, trustees and friends.

February 26, 2015 by Joshua M. Hicks (BA in journalism, ’16) 12 Comments

BMLA: A life-changing experience

As a high school student, I had a few mentors who I could look up to in every aspect I can possibly think of: father figures, business mentors, sports mentors and journalism mentors (which is now my major). Those mentors changed and shaped me into the man I am today. More importantly, they have motivated me to mentor others.

February 19, 2015 by Meredith Heagney Leave a Comment

Social Justice in Politics: A Q&A with Mayor Toni Harp (BA, ’72)

Toni Harp (BA, ’72) is the first female mayor of New Haven, Conn., and the city’s second black mayor. After completing an English degree at Roosevelt, Harp went on to earn a master’s from the Yale School of Architecture. From 1993 to 2014, she served as state senator in Connecticut. She spoke to us about her memories of Roosevelt and her work on social issues.