University News Releases
- Roosevelt University Alumna Dorothy R. Leavell honored with 2025 Independent Journalism Award"Dorothy R. Leavell, publisher of the Chicago Crusader and Gary Crusader newspapers, will be honored as one of the inaugural recipients of the Integrity Media Independent Journalism Award on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the University Club of Chicago, 76 East Monroe Street." Leavell studied at Roosevelt University.
- Chicago College of Performing Arts Alumnus David Schmitz Named Interim Executive Director of the American Conservatory Theater"American Conservatory Theater has appointed David Schmitz as Interim Executive Director of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) ... 'We are fortunate to have David as our Interim Executive Director,' ... 'He will help us build upon A.C.T.’s tremendous legacy within the American Theater and the Bay Area communities we serve.'" Schmitz earned his MFA from the Theater Conservatory at Roosevelt University, as well as a Certificate of Non-Profit Management.
Athletics News
- Weather, Titans Quiet Lakers In Second HalfRoosevelt could not overcome a second-half surge from Wisconsin Oshkosh as the 21st-ranked Titans rallied for a 38-21 win on Saturday in the Lakers' non-conference finale in Wisconsin.
- Roosevelt's Furious Rally Falls Short Against Southwest BaptistRoosevelt's fourth-quarter comeback fell just short as the Lakers were on the wrong side of a 40-34 contest Saturday afternoon at Morris Field against Southwest Baptist.
Roosevelt Review
- Roosevelt receives $5 million grant to expand stem doctoral programs and research facilitiesAwarded by the U.S. Department of Education and given to only nine institutions nationwide, the grant is part of a national effort to assist historically underserved student populations pursue a career in STEM fields and improve graduation rates.
- Roosevelt board of trustees accepting nominationsNominations for prospective candidates to serve on Roosevelt University’s board of trustees are being accepted now through February 15, 2024. Confirmed nominees will begin their three-year term in June 2024.