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Along with keynote speaker Barry Pearce, an acclaimed Chicago author, they will offer advice drawn from their personal Roosevelt experiences.

Roosevelt welcomed alumni, civic leaders and community members to honor the late Chicago mayor and dedicate the Harold Washington Wall of Honor.

At Roosevelt University, social justice is not an abstract concept.

Guest speakers Sally Swarthout Wolf and Nancy Michaels discussed how the practice encourages community healing and reduces repeat offenses.

The BSU president fosters community through Black Greek life and professional networking events on campus.

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.

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.