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Under Scarpelli's leadership, RU Proud has expanded its presence on campus and welcomes queer Roosevelt students of all backgrounds.

During his tenure, President Malekzadeh led the integration of Robert Morris University, strengthened affordability through the Roosevelt Pledge, advanced the University's commitment to social justice and oversaw record fundraising.

The first-generation student has earned both a bachelor's and master's in Human Resource Management and become one of Roosevelt's most prominent campus leaders.

As an anthropologist, sociologist and educator, his work at Roosevelt and beyond reshaped academic inquiry into race, class and urban life.

The alumna (BA Mathematics, '63) fondly recalls supportive faculty, easy access to downtown Chicago and classes with pioneering faculty member St. Clair Drake.

The third-year PsyD student has become a vital STEM mentor on campus and combines his passion for video games with behavioral psychology.

Nominations for prospective candidates to serve on Roosevelt University’s board of trustees are being accepted now through February 25, 2026

Roosevelt's emphasis on social justice and community engagement aligns with the Psychology major's commitment to curbing gun violence and creating safe spaces in Chicago.

As the new semester kicks off, Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate is proud to welcome two new adjunct faculty members – each with over 20 years of real estate expertise.

Martinez feels "welcomed and empowered" in a community that uplifts her queer, disabled, and first-generation student identities.

Panelists discussed fostering inclusion and leading with purpose in today’s evolving corporate culture.

Hosted by RU Proud, the event provided a space to honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals who have lost their lives to violence, while reaffirming the University’s commitment to equity and inclusion.