Roosevelt University Officially Becomes Chicago's Only NCAA Division II Institution

The Lakers will formally join the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) as a fully participatory member and begin the fall season on August 27.

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Statement on the Passing of Roosevelt Student Keshawn Lewis-Hunt
07/09/2026

Roosevelt University is deeply saddened by the tragic pas

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The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS) Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
06/29/2026

Roosevelt’s College of Humanities, Education and Social S

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Roosevelt University Launches Executive Doctorate in Business Administration for Senior Leaders and Working Professionals
06/10/2026

Designed for executives, entrepreneurs, consultants and experienced professionals, the 60-credit hour program can be completed in three years through a flexible hybrid format.

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Professor Emeritus Bruce Kraig Cited in Article about Iconic Chicago Hot Dog for Chicago Tribune
07/16/2026

"Food historian Bruce Kraig, professor emeritus at Roosevelt University, said the city’s iconic hot dog emerged through..."

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Associate Professor of Real Estate & Fogelson Chair of Real Estate Dr. Stephen Buckman Published in Recent Book "The Future of Real Estate Education: From Pedagogy to Technology"
07/16/2026

"Stephen Buckman of Roosevelt University, and co-editor Pernille Christensen provide a chapter on integrating sustainability case studies into real estate programs."

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Creative Writing Professor Joshua Bohnsack Releases Album Titled "Desire Path"
07/16/2026

"He currently teaches at Chicago’s Roosevelt University, and is a founding publisher of Long Day Press, which prints novellas and chapbooks from emerging Midwest writers."

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