AU Today - Academics

Academic stories
healthcare administration symposium
September 30, 2022

Doctors and nurses aren’t the only professionals driving American healthcare. Look beyond the operating room, and you’ll find a slew of healthcare jobs that keep the $4.1 trillion industry in motion. Nearly 300,000 workers serve in the rapidly growing field of health...

Students with a syndaver.
August 21, 2022

Aurora University is offering a new course that gives students a firsthand look at the wide span of careers available in the fast-growing fields of health science and healthcare. The Introduction to Healthcare course explores more than 30 professional roles available to students interested in...

Students at a table.
June 16, 2022

Will you be graduating from a two-year community college in the future? Maybe you just graduated and are looking for what to do next. Aurora University has a bounty of scholarships and financial aid opportunities to help you finish your degree. For students looking to transfer, AU has launched a...

Student teacher.
March 16, 2022

Aurora University is one of four institutions to receive the Illinois State Board of Education 2022 IWAS Teacher Residency Grant. As a grant recipient, AU will partner with West Aurora School District 129 to develop a year-long residency program that will allow diverse teaching candidates to...

Students
March 3, 2022

You may feel some pressure to choose a major when starting college. You’re not alone. Almost two-thirds of college students feel overwhelmed by the process of selecting a major and about half are unsure of their career path when they start college, according to one higher education...