College softball: Aurora University vs. Wisconsin Lutheran College
Aurora University’s, Katelyn Serafin (8), throws against Wisconsin Lutheran College Saturday.
Temma in Aurora exhibit at Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center
Elk Grove Village artist Tim Lowly, right, speaks March 25, to attendees gathered at Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center for “Temma in Aurora,” an exhibit of 40 paintings, drawings, sculpture, and installation pieces through May 16.
Women’s Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Beloit College
Aurora University’s Olivia Dahlberg (6) drives against Beloit College defenders Saturday, March 29.
Theater: ‘Alias Grace’ at Aurora University March 27-29
Aurora University’s Celebrating Arts and Ideas series will present “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29. Performances will be at Perry Theatre in the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Center for Cultural Enrichment, 349 S. Gladstone Avenue, Aurora. Admission and parking are
College softball: Aurora University vs. Alma
Aurora University softball player, Carly Clemens, hits a double against visiting Alma College in game one of a doubleheader Saturday, March 15.
College hockey: Aurora University vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Aurora University freshman defenseman, Keaton Lipsett, (23), left, celebrates his third-period goal against University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Saturday, March 15, at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva.
Women’s College Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Illinois Wesleyan
Aurora University’s Brianna Peck, center, drives for one of her three goals against Illinois Wesleyan in Saturday’s home/season opener in Aurora.
Aurora University students craft 155 blankets for needy kids
Aurora University student-athletes took a break from workouts Tuesday, Feb. 18, to help warm needy kids. In a 22nd annual Project Linus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., athletes from AU’s 24 intercollegiate teams crafted a record 155 fleece fabric blankets. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored the effort in Lancaster
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia Wisconsin
Aurora University’s Krystyna Manzanarez, left, drives by Concordia Wisconsin’s Ava Booth (3) Saturday.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) drives to the hoop between Milwaukee School of Engineering’s (MSOE) Carson Cordell (42) and Donovan Carter (23) Saturday.
Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event took place before the 7 p.m. AU vs. IIT women’s basketball game. Features were a poster display, an announcement and recognition ceremony and BOGO coupons for chicken fingers. Public address announcer Shaun Neitzel said, “February
Aurora museum American Indian boarding school stories exhibition
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center Museum opened “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories,” an exhibition to March 14, with a reception Tuesday, Jan. 28, including displays, flute music and reflections by a family member of survivors. The exhibition, in the Hill Welcome Center at 1315 Prairie Street in Aurora,
American Indian Boarding School Stories at Aurora University Museum
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum will exhibit “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” Jan. 28-March 14. The event at the museum in the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora, will display photos from a permanent exhibition at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. “Away” explores off-reservation
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Rockford University
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) goes up for a shot against Rockford University Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Aurora.
Aurora University’s Cam’ron Harper, wins in 285 class
Aurora University’s Cam’ron Harper, right, reacts after posting a 22-8 victory over Concordia Wisconsin’s Peyton Smith in the 285 class Saturday at Aurora.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert College
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots over St. Norbert College’s Garrettt Grzesk (41) at Aurora Saturday, Jan. 18
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Monmouth College
Aurora University’s, Joevonn McCottry, drives to the basket defended by Monmouth College’s Jordan Hill Monday, Jan. 6.
College wrestling: Aurora University vs. Eureka
Aurora University’s Makayla Howard, top, defeats Eureka’s Parker Danfis with a technical fall during a dual meet at Aurora December 18.
Aurora University to add women’s flag football for 2026
Aurora University and the Spartan Athletic Department announced the addition of women’s flag football as the 25th varsity sport in spring 2026. A national search for the program’s inaugural head coach will begin immediately. “We are thrilled to build on Aurora University’s tradition of supporting women’s sports with the addition
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia Wisconsin
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots for two of his 15 points against Concordia Wisconsin Wednesday, Dec. 4.