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Building a Stronger University

Roosevelt University president, Ali Malekzadeh, and Robert Morris University Illinois president, Mablene Krueger, announced that Roosevelt has submitted an application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to make Robert Morris University Illinois a part of Roosevelt. The combined universities would continue under the name of Roosevelt University. The joining of the two universities would help them build on their historic missions that honor diversity, inclusion and access to education for all.

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Roosevelt piano student Winston Choi playing the piano

Pianist Winston Choi to take center stage with world premiere at Oct. 28-Nov. 2 PianoFest

10/22/2019

World-class concert pianists from around the country, including Roosevelt’s own Winston Choi, will present a rich and diverse selection of piano music as the University presents its 11th annual PianoFest event.

23 Roosevelt students on their way to Detroit for the Women of Color STEM Conference

Students develop chemistry with recruiters at WOC STEM Conference

10/15/2019

Sarah Chavez has been counting the days until she crosses the Auditorium Theatre stage as a first-generation college graduate. But before the Women of Color STEM Conference, job-search stress had clouded her excitement.

Local volunteer musicians performing at area hospitals

Chicago College of Performing Arts nonprofit to receive Excellence in Arts award

10/14/2019

The most prestigious award made annually by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) will be presented on Oct. 19 to Sharing Notes, a non-profit organization that includes student volunteer musicians performing for patients at area hospitals.

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RU In the Media

Chicago Sun-Times features column by journalism professor on trip to D.C..with students

9/30/2019

Economics Professor Stephen Ziliak discusses Guiness beer and testing on NPR podcast

9/25/2019

Professor David Faris analyzes Presidential election candidates on CLTV

9/25/2019

Faculty Experts

Roosevelt expert can discuss changing abortion landscape and its impact on families

6/5/2019

Coping with Teacher Shortages: Roosevelt expert can discuss policies and solutions

5/30/2019

Roosevelt University’s faculty political experts available for media

2/1/2019

Roosevelt Stories

Student Stories: Spring 2019 Graduates

7/29/2019

Alumni Spotlight: Marisha Truong ’13

7/25/2019

Mentor Match: Two Rooseveltians Find Common Ground on the Tennis Court

7/25/2019

Roosevelt Review

College of Education: Shelly Davis-Jones

7/24/2019

In Memoriam – Spring/Summer 2019

7/24/2019

College of Pharmacy

7/24/2019

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

Laura Janota
Director of Public Relations
ljanota@roosevelt.edu
Phone: (312) 341-3511

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.