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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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Graduating student builds on own experience for domestic violence research and activism

12/12/2019

Even though it was many years ago, Roosevelt University graduating student Daniela Lasakova doesn’t forget the experience.

High achieving student will be Student Commencement Speaker on Dec. 13

12/11/2019

With a 4.0 grade point average, considerable activism on campus and ambition to one day become a surgeon, biochemistry major Dalal El-Barbarawi is an ideal student and superb role model for fellow graduates.

Roosevelt set to graduate record number of dual language teachers for area classrooms

12/10/2019

Roosevelt University will graduate 48 dual language teachers on Dec. 13 for growing numbers of Chicago and suburban classrooms where a two-language approach to learning is increasingly being taken.

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RU In the Media

Roosevelt board member is featured in Directors&Boards on the list of Directors to watch

12/10/2019

CBC features Roosevelt professor's opinion on impeachment and election

12/9/2019

Roosevelt Professor shares insight on how to help boys deal with anger in Huffpost

12/3/2019

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

Young Alum Launches Fundraising Career

12/10/2019

When Yoga and Journalism Collide

12/9/2019

Three new programs welcome first graduates

12/6/2019

Roosevelt Review

College of Education

11/5/2019

College of Arts and Sciences

11/5/2019

Chicago College of Performing Arts

11/5/2019

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.