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Roosevelt alumna who broke barriers as Librarian of Congress to speak at graduation

Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to lead the national library, will deliver Roosevelt University’s May 11 Commencement address and receive an honorary degree.

Nominated by President Barack Obama and sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress on Sept. 14, 2016, Hayden is a recognized and award-winning leader who began her library career in Chicago shortly after graduating from Roosevelt University with a Read Full Story

Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress and Roosevelt alumna

Meng Yu Appointed to Robert Miner Endowed Chair in Computer Science

5/31/2018

Meng Yu, PhD, has been named Roosevelt University’s Robert Miner Endowed Chair in Computer Science. He will assume this position on August 15, 2018.

Integrated Marketing Communications Students Win GfK NextGen Competition

5/30/2018

For the first time, Roosevelt University fielded a team of undergraduate students to compete in the 2018 GfK Next Generation (“NextGen”) Competition, now in its 7th year. The hands-on market research experience gives student researchers the chance to test their marketing and research knowledge, while learning from industry professionals.

Roosevelt percussion student wins 2018 Aeolian Classics Emerging Artist Award

5/14/2018

On any day, Roosevelt University percussionist Logan Fox can be seen moving like lightning among his instruments, creating catchy melodies on the xylophone, thundering booms on drums, and even more nuanced rhythms using mallets, sticks and sometimes even his hands.

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RU In the Media

CBS2 airs student commencement speaker Michelle Henson's story of hardship and courage

5/14/2018

Chicago Tribune publishes Q & A with Roosevelt Student Commencement Speaker

5/10/2018

Graduating 2018 Student Leader of the Year profiled in Univision Chicago segment

5/10/2018

Faculty Experts

Roosevelt University experts available to share views on immigration topics

4/16/2018

Roosevelt University environmental experts available during April’s Earth Days

4/16/2018

Experts on taxes available in run-up to April 17 filing deadline

4/11/2018

Roosevelt Review

Roosevelt Graduate Beats Odds to Help Others Do Same

3/30/2018

Leading Executive Gives Back to Alma Mater as Golf Outing Chair

3/30/2018

An Innovation in Philanthropy: EALgreen’s Model Engages Corporate Organizations, Educational Institutions and Students

3/30/2018

Contact the Office of Marketing and Public Relations

PR professionals at the University handle all media inquiries, including requests for interviews, speaking engagements and subject matter experts.

Nicole Barron
VP of Marketing and Communications
nbarron03@roosevelt.edu
Phone: (312) 341-2114

Roosevelt University Policy Regarding Media Inquiries

All calls and inquiries from the media should be directed to Nicole Barron at (312) 341-2114, nbarron03@roosevelt.edu or to the University’s Office of Marketing and Public Relations at 312-341-2343.

Also contact the Office of Marketing and Public Relations at 312-341-3511 or 312-341-2343 in the event of filming or a request to do filming on campus, as prior approval is needed.