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Andrea Garcia makes dental mold
September 19, 2025

For Aurora University Health Science students Andrea Garcia ’26 and Lotzy Munoz ’28, one summer opened the door to a lifetime of opportunity. By participating in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), they immersed themselves in hands-on learning, built...

Khya Phillippe '25, '26 works with Tori Agundez '24 in an athletic training room
September 5, 2025

During her Athletic Training/Exercise Science 3+2 clinical rotation at Oswego East High School last spring, Khya Phillippe ’25, ’26 MSAT, gained more than hands-on experience; she received insight from someone who had been in her shoes one year before. Her supervisor, Tori...

students participate in group work during class
August 11, 2025

Aurora University’s Algebra Recitation Program has been named a finalist for the 2025 Examples of Excelencia, a national, data-driven initiative recognizing programs that demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in improving Latino and all student success in higher education....

Male student with VR headset.
April 8, 2025

At Aurora University, we’re not just keeping up with technology—we’re leading the way. From artificial intelligence to virtual and augmented reality, we’re weaving cutting-edge tools into our academic programs to help students build the skills...

Chicago Auto Show Field Trip
February 26, 2025

In a first for Aurora University, more than two dozen students attended the Chicago Auto Show Media Day earlier this month to learn up close how public relations, marketing, event planners, and journalists do their jobs at the largest auto show in North America. The event, which took place at...