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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 University among Illinois universities urging action on immigration

2/21/2020

Roosevelt University President Ali Malekzadeh and leaders from 28 other universities and colleges in Illinois are urging the state’s Congressional delegation to lift restrictions on immigration by students and scholars.

Al Golin Fellows for the spring 2020 semester

2020 Golin Fellowship: Nine Roosevelt students selected as prestigious fellows

2/20/2020

Roosevelt University has named nine students as prestigious Al Golin Fellows for the spring 2020 semester. They will attend specialized workshops focused on modern communications strategies deployed by some of the world’s largest marketers.

Remembering the Black men killed by police: CCPA alumnus to share view through new music

2/13/2020

When Roosevelt University music alumnus Adrian Dunn returns to his alma mater during Black History Month, he will offer a new perspective on what it’s like to be Black in America and the performing arts.

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RU In the Media

Journalism Professor introduces new class in remembrance of 51 murdered Chicago women

2/21/2020

Roosevelt's College of Pharmacy newly integrated HIV curriculum featured in Pharmacy Times

2/21/2020

Public policy professor argues in Daily Herald that Trump tax cuts help wealthy, not economy

2/20/2020

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

Finance and Philosophy: Vicki Fuller '79

1/13/2020

Rewriting the American Story

1/8/2020

From Survival to Empowerment: Women's Leadership Council

1/7/2020

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.