Mendota origins of Aurora University Tuesday
Aurora University will present a virtual discussion of “Occupy till I Come: The Origins of Aurora University in Mendota, Illinois, 1893-1912” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. University president Rebecca L. Sherrick will lead the Zoom discussion with “Occupy” author Susan Palmer of Aurora, an Aurora College alumna, professor emerita
Aurora University celebrates victory over Illinois College
Aurora University’s Bailey Vance, left, and Rashad Johnson, both senior guards who were honored prior to Saturday’s 100-81 victory over visiting Illinois College in a non-conference basketball game, celebrate with head coach Matt Airy, right, and fans following improvement to a 6-3 overall record.
College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Benedictine University’s Allison Michalski, 32, blocks Aurora University’s Claudia Grunwald, 44, in Benedictine’s 68-41 win at Aurora Monday, March 1.
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Aurora University’s Rashad Johnson passes under pressure from Benedictine University’s Kyle Graebner in Aurora’s 81-75 victory at Thornton Gymnasium Saturday.
Women’s College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Rockford University
Aurora University’s Julie Galauner, 3, passes under pressure from visiting Rockford University’s Nannay Clark (Oswego East High School) in Aurora’s 80-56 victory at Thornton Gymnasium Friday, Feb. 5. Galauner scored 18 points.
College men’s volleyball: Aurora University vs. North Central College
Aurora University men’s volleyball head coach Dan Ames, center, issues directions in the Spartans’ season opener loss at Thornton Gym Wednesday, Feb. 3.
Women’s college basketball, Aurora University vs Dominican University
Aurora University freshman forward Havana Wygal, 24, shoots over visiting Dominican University defenders Saturday at Thornton Gymnasium in Aurora to open Aurora’s season with a 99-65 victory.
Sports workouts in Aurora
Aurora University’s men’s lacrosse Spartan student-athletes work out at Vago Field on campus Monday.
Aurora University men’s lacrosse team’s intrasquad scrimmage
Aurora University men’s lacrosse team’s intrasquad scrimmage Friday, Aug. 22, at Vago Field during move-in weekend at the start of Fall semester classes.
Aurora University part of rapid growth of women’s wrestling
By Bobby Narang Aurora University is taking a step forward at a time when some colleges are choosing to take a step back in athletics. In late March, the Aurora University athletic department announced it would add men’s and women’s wrestling to increase the department to 24 collegiate sports. It
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia University
Aurora University forward Michael Finley, 20, shoots over visiting Concordia University Chicago’s Raushaun Amos, 21, in Aurora’s 96-77 victory Saturday at Lancaster Court.
College basketball: Aurora University vs Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University forward Justin Wierzgac, 13, drives against Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Josh Herzog.
Aurora University volunteers at Jennings Terrace
Oswego resident Hannah Dziedzic, left, and Grace Roman, Brookfield, among nine Aurora University students and a professor Tuesday, Feb. 11, supports an early Valentine’s Day party to residents of Jennings Terrace nursing home in Aurora.
College basketball: Aurora University vs Rockford University
Aurora University’s Will Hrubes dunks in the first half of AU’s 87-71 victory over visiting Rockford University Saturday, Jan. 10.
College basketball: Aurora University vs Dominican University
Aurora University’s Justin Wierzgac leans in for a shot against against Dominican University’s Dylan Anderson Saturday.
College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Alverno College
Aurora University’s Sydni Olson, 33, seeks to grab the rebound Saturday from visiting Alverno College opponents, Angie Reutgen, 22, and Dom Hudson during Aurora’s 69-62 victory.
College basketball: Aurora University vs North Central College
Aurora University’s Bailey Vance, 12, shoots over North Central College’s Connor Raridon, 32, Wednesday, Dec. 11
