College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University guard Jennifer Heinberg (2) drives past Marian University’s Brianna Guelig (20) Saturday, Jan. 31.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia Chicago
Aurora University’s Mekhi Doby (11) drives to the basket past Concordia Chicago’s Andreas Louloudis (24) January 21.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Devon Richardson (22) shoots over Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Ethan Johnson (50) January 17.
Aurora University museum opens new art exhibit
With artist microtalks and a reception, Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum opened “Mapping Territories: The Art of Exile in Pilsen-Chicago,” an exhibit of 59 works by 32 printmakers, January 13. The free exhibit will be at the museum at the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora through May
Aurora University students win Cans Across the Conference contest
Aurora University athletes won the 2025 Northern Athletic Collegiate Conference “Cans Across the Conference” contest. During a 20th annual drive from October-November, Spartan athletes collected a record 6,670 items. Included were canned foods and nonperishable items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste and deodorant which were donated to the Aurora Area
Unbound: Human Trafficking Summit at Aurora Uni.
Approximately 200 law enforcement officers, attorneys, social workers, healthcare professionals, and college students attended “Unbound: A Human Trafficking Awareness and Response Summit” Friday, Nov. 21, in Aurora. Kane County State’s attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Aurora University partnered in the event held at the university banquet hall. Mosser and Brandon
College hockey: Aurora University vs Adrian College
Aurora University’s Juliano Santalucia (43) pushes the puck between a trio of Adrian College defenders Saturday, Nov. 15 at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva.
College wrestling: Aurora University vs Carthage College
Aurora University’s Elijah Osit, center, celebrates a fall over Carthage College’s Cooper Vincent at 3:23 in the 285-pound class at AU November 13.
Human trafficking summit at Aurora University
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced a partnership with Aurora University to host an all-day Human Trafficking Summit at 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, Aurora University Banquet Hall, Aurora. The summit is designed for law enforcement officers, attorneys, social workers, healthcare professionals, and students interested
College basketball: Aurora University vs Bethany Lutheran
Aurora University’s Larry Carthan (5) shoots over Bethany Lutheran’s Jack Brockmann (23) Saturday, Nov. 8.
College football: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert
Aurora University defenders swarm St. Norbert’s Jacob McVane (28) Saturday, Nov. 8.
Aurora University salutes veterans
“Student veterans arrive on our campus and in our classrooms with significant work and life experience. They are ready for and committed to learning.” That was the word Tuesday from Chris Wells, Ed.D., guest speaker at Aurora University’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday. Wells, a Navy veteran and professor of parks
Celebrating Day of the Dead at Aurora University
Celebrating Day of the Dead, artifacts honoring departed relatives and friends are displayed on an ofrenda (altar) at Aurora University’s Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave. in Aurora.
Aurora College alum recalls marching with Martin Luther King
After hearing iconic civil rights leader reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. speak, Aurora College student John A. Boryk became a warrior for integration. Boryk, a retired United Methodist minister, preached Sunday at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego. His topic: “Listening to God’s Call: How Meeting MLK
Aurora University students launch fight against diabetes
Aurora University students launched an aggressive attack on Type 2 diabetes, Sunday, Oct. 26. Two AU undergraduates and an alum presented “Healing Diabetes Together,” a PowerPoint show that was screened at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Presenters were AU seniors Blend Dalipi, of Plano, and Hlawn Tlang, Aurora, with AU grad
College football: Aurora University vs Concordia University Wisconsin
Aurora University’s T.J. Ramsey (4) runs the ball under pressure from Concordia University Wisconsin defenders October 18.
College football: Aurora University vs Rockford University
Aurora University’s T.J. Ramsey (4) runs 85 yards for a touchdown against Rockford University Saturday, Oct. 11.
Aurora University homecoming, Hall of Fame
More than 1,000 people gathered October 10-12 for Aurora University homecoming/family weekend. Events kicked off Friday morning with exhibits and hands-on art experiences at the Schingoethe Center museum. Friday afternoon, the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action hosted a 25th anniversary openhouse and conversation with AU president Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D.
AU president receives award
Aurora University president Susana Rivera-Mills received the Outstanding Commitment in Education Award from Illinois State treasurer Michael Frerichs at a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Chicago September 25. Frerichs’ office hosts the annual event honoring the contributions and accomplishments of the Hispanic community throughout Illinois. The award recognizes Rivera-Mills’ dedication