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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...

Aurora University is achieving top marks in education. The university earned the #10 spot in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges in Illinois rankings, joining Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and others. This...

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...

This summer, Aurora University students gained hands-on experience through internships in industries ranging from healthcare and government to marketing, business, and research. Internships provide a valuable way for students to apply classroom knowledge in the field while building skills,...

When Taina Torres ’23 was crowned Miss Puerto Rico of Aurora in 2023, she saw it not just as a title, but as a platform. While completing her bachelor’s degree at Aurora University, Torres had begun researching the stories of Puerto Ricans in her hometown. That work has now...