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Roosevelt University receives $1.16 million federal grant for McNair Scholars Program

Roosevelt University has been awarded a five-year $1.16 million grant for a new scholars program that will prepare students from underrepresented segments of society for graduate school and entry into PhD programs.

Beginning in the spring of 2018, Roosevelt’s new McNair Scholars Program will begin preparing 25 low-income, first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students annually through 2022 for advanced-degree studies ...

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Jill Coleman
Psychology professor Jill Coleman receives teaching award from Roosevelt's St. Clair Drake Center
10/16/2017

Jill Coleman, an associate professor of psychology and prolific researcher whose expertise is in stereotyping, prejudice and violence, is the winner of the University’s 2017 Frank Untermyer Teaching Award.

Pictured from left top row are Roosevelt student pianists Yuri Tanaka of Japan, Elider Di Paulia of Brazil, Janna Williamson of West Chicago, Illinois, and Luis Cruzaley of Mexico. In bottom row from left are: Yifeng Zhang of China, Nicholas Ho of Singapore and Seungjin Han of South Korea.
Roosevelt's winning piano students hail from seven different nations
10/16/2017

Roosevelt University students who won this year’s annual piano showcase competition hail from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico and West Chicago, Illinois.

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin argues for background checks on all gun sales at Roosevelt University
10/11/2017

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin argued Wednesday, Oct. 11 during a press conference at Roosevelt University in Chicago for a new federal law that would require completion of a background check prior to any gun sale.

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RU In the Media

“Nowhere people” photo exhibit at RU’s Gage gallery covered by CBS Chicago
10/10/2017
Renowned Daron Hagen joining Roosevelt's CCPA Faculty in Broadway World
10/10/2017
RU alumni jazz band concert is announced in Chicago Tribune
10/10/2017
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Roosevelt Review Blog

Alumni News – Spring 2017
6/30/2017
Scholarship Students Share Their Stories and Appreciation
6/29/2017
Athletics Year in Review: 2016-17 Lakers Achievements
6/29/2017
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PR professionals at the University handle all media inquiries, including requests for interviews, speaking engagements and subject matter experts.

Laura Janota
Director of Public Relations
ljanota@roosevelt.edu
Chicago phone: (312) 341-3511  |  Cell phone: (312) 617-7843

Nicole Barron
AVP Marketing and Public Relations
nbarron03@roosevelt.edu
Phone: (312) 341-2114

Roosevelt University Policy Regarding Media Inquiries

All calls and inquiries from the media should be directed to Roosevelt University Spokeswoman Laura Janota at 312-341-3511, ljanota@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.