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Kathleen Mahoney, who earned her Special Education LBS1 Graduate Certificate from Roosevelt in 2011, was recently awarded the Golden Apple for her work at Lake View High School.

Roosevelt’s Tutor 2 Teacher pipeline program allows Chicago Public Schools tutors who already have a BA to enroll in an alternative licensure program and earn an MA in Elementary Education.

The student-athlete, scholar and podcaster approaches basketball and journalism with the same energy.

In a powerful affirmation of its mission and future, Roosevelt University has announced the launch of the Legacy Fund, a new fundraising initiative made possible by a transformational $5 million gift from alumna Jane Stedman, B.A. ’75.

The week spotlighted student innovation across disciplines through oral presentations, poster sessions, performances and panel discussions.

Poet and scholar Erin O’Luanaigh examined how language, irony and performance shape relationships in the classic 1937 screwball comedy film.

The RU Mental Health Garden was introduced as a serene retreat where students, faculty and staff can unwind, recharge and connect with nature in an indoor setting.

A panel of journalists, community members and political commentators discussed the challenges facing Chicago Public Schools and approaches to creating educational equity.

The U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran's experiences fueled his passion for justice and led him to pursue a degree in Paralegal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice.

Titled “Directions in Hitchcock’s North by Northwest,” the presentation focused on the directorial master’s use of linear motifs and numerical symbolism to create tension and release in his famous 1959 thriller.

MFA candidates Ryan Amare and Emelia Shankman presented excerpts from their graduate thesis projects in the Chicago campus’s historic Sullivan Rooms.

Roosevelt students and faculty members were treated to readings from Tanzer’s latest publications, as well as candidly poignant words of advice from their esteemed guest.