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Noralyn Pickens, PhD
March 5, 2026

Aurora University named Noralyn Pickens, PhD, OT, FAOTA, FNAP, to the position of dean of the College of Health and Sciences, effective July 1. Pickens has served since 2022 as associate dean for interprofessional education and strategic initiatives in the College of Health Sciences and the...

Dean's List
March 4, 2026

Aurora University congratulates the nearly 1,900 undergraduate students who earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students included on the Dean’s List completed a minimum of 12...

Giselle Martinez '28
February 16, 2026

Giselle Martinez ’28 envisions a more accessible and inclusive future for underrepresented populations — and is already building her life around doing something about it. A Political Science and Public Policy and Business Administration double major, Martinez is involved in...

student interns at oaken acres wildlife rehabilitation center
February 11, 2026

Every summer, Oaken Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Sycamore, Illinois, welcomes student interns for a behind-the-scenes look at the demanding and rewarding work of wildlife rehabilitation. Through this immersive internship, Aurora University students step into the high-volume care...

Male student talking with AU staff member.
January 30, 2026

Graduating from Aurora University is a significant achievement. It reflects years of commitment, growth, and resilience. While the transition from college to career can feel uncertain, it’s also a season filled with opportunity, discovery, and momentum that isn’t always...