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’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.
Benedictine University’s Allison Michalski, 32, blocks Aurora University’s Claudia Grunwald, 44, in Benedictine’s 68-41 win at Aurora Monday, March 1.
Aurora University’s Rashad Johnson passes under pressure from Benedictine University’s Kyle Graebner in Aurora’s 81-75 victory at Thornton Gymnasium Saturday.
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.
Aurora University men’s volleyball head coach Dan Ames, center, issues directions in the Spartans’ season opener loss at Thornton Gym Wednesday, Feb. 3.
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.
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 Friday, Aug. 22, at Vago Field during move-in weekend at the start of Fall semester classes.
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
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.
Aurora University forward Justin Wierzgac, 13, drives against Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Josh Herzog.
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.
Aurora University’s Will Hrubes dunks in the first half of AU’s 87-71 victory over visiting Rockford University Saturday, Jan. 10.
Aurora University’s Justin Wierzgac leans in for a shot against against Dominican University’s Dylan Anderson Saturday.
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.
Aurora University’s Bailey Vance, 12, shoots over North Central College’s Connor Raridon, 32, Wednesday, Dec. 11
Aurora University’s Connor Olson (Woodridge/Downers Grove South High School) looks for room against Benedictine University Saturday.
