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Professors thankful to perform Third Thursday Concert for November

Two AU music professors are preparing to transport an audience to another place and time during this week’s Third Thursday Concert on November 21, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in Crimi Auditorium. The faculty...

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AU helps students prepare for finals week

With finals week approaching (December 9-13), the Aurora University community will continue its tradition of helping students prepare for final exams and offer opportunities for much-needed study breaks.

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Welcome the holiday season with the Aurora University Choirs

Fifty-five students will participate in this year’s Christmas Concert of the Aurora University Choirs on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration.

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May Term trip provides a global perspective on local social work issues

For Assistant Professor Kristen Brendel, the 2014 May Term service learning experience to Costa Rica is an opportunity to apply learning from a global context to social work with Latino populations in...

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A May Term trip of Olympic proportions

Jennifer Buckley, Associate Professor of Physical Education, wants students to take a hike…a hike through the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds and various canyons during the May Term Applied...

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There’s much to gain from a May Term trip to Spain

Students are invited to explore a beautiful language and spectacular landmarks during a fascinating study-abroad trip to Spain this May.

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Introducing an inspirational, interesting and incredible May Term trip to Italy

An opportunity awaits nearly 5,000 miles away for students who want to learn through unique mini-adventures, such as cooking classes, scavenger hunts and art workshops with professionals.

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Travel to the center of Central America during May Term

A unique experience awaits in Honduras for students who have an interest in other cultures and how healthcare is conducted in other cultures.

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May Term offers a great opportunity to explore Greece

This May, AU students will step back in time a few thousand years during a captivating study-abroad trip to Greece, in which Greek culture and the history of the Mediterranean will be explored.

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Professor promotes new digital marketing academic programs

Students wanting to study a growing area of marketing that combines technology with the art of product promotion have an excellent resource in Debra Zahay-Blatz, Professor of Marketing.

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Foundation courses set students on a path toward discovery

Beginning on their first day of school, undergraduate students on the Aurora and George Williams College campuses are challenged by courses beyond their area of study. These innovative foundation...

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STEM initiatives bring science to life

Dr. Chetna Patel, Professor and Chair of Physical Sciences, approaches her undergraduate organic chemistry courses with the idea that teaching is more than providing content to students. It's about...

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Celebrating the arts with film

By Gerald Butters, Professor of History For more than a decade, the Aurora University Film Series has challenged students and other audience members to think about films as being beyond simple...

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Student-faculty research lays foundation for next step

Michael Martinez has always been a driven student. At the beginning of his college journey, he jumped into his coursework determined to make the most of his experience. And, it only took two classes to...

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The legacy of Nelson Mandela remembered by student

On Thursday, January 16, during an evening program in Crimi Auditorium, Crystal Hart, AU ’14, and other AU students participated in an event celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King...

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Student offers reflection on Martin Luther King Jr.

On Thursday, January 16, during an evening program in Crimi Auditorium, Yuije Sansone, AU ’14, and other AU students participated in an event celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King...

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Now on the air: New media studies major

A new broadcast room in Dunham Hall, complete with a combination radio broadcast/recording studio and a multi-camera television studio, is supporting the new media studies major, in which students gain...

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Athletic training students score big on certification exam

Aurora University has a strong athletics department, but it is the athletic training students that are behind the latest “game winner.” It was recently announced that the Class of 2013 athletic...

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Aurora University announces fall 2013 Dean’s List

Aurora University congratulates more than 900 undergraduate students who earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2013 semester.

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Alumnus explores creativity through published writing

Since graduation, one thing has led to another for writer Toussaint Egan, AU ’13. His interest in the feature-oriented website Mental Floss, landed him an opportunity to write for its blog which in...

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