Aurora University students support Ukraine
The Aurora University bronze Spartan mascot statue outside Alumni Hall is adorned with a mask bearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag and a sign stating, “We stand with Ukraine.”
Hope D. Wall Elementary School special needs basketball at Aurora University
A special needs student from Hope D. Wall Elementary School in Aurora puts up a shot Thursday, March 24, at Aurora University.
Successful veteran coach, Steve Christiansen, at Aurora helm
By Bobby Narang Steve Christiansen is staying home. Some what The Hinckley-Big Rock High School graduate was named the new head coach of the Aurora University men’s basketball program March 17. For Christiansen, it continues a long-standing tradition of coaching near his roots. “I am honored to take the reins
School Spring break: Students helpful
Aurora University students spent their Spring break serving others in Kentucky and Ohio. Sponsored by Aurora University’s Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action, 12 students and four faculty-staff members volunteered for service trips March 7-11. Rev. Mark Woolfington, University chaplain and Mitchell Lave, visiting assistant professor of parks and recreation,
Men’s college Volleyball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Thomas Kovanic, 22, spikes over Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Jacob Sirny, 17 and Kalvin Fellows, 2, Saturday, March 19, at Aurora.
College Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Calvin University
Aurora University’s Mikail Byun, 22, passes a ball defended by Calvin University’s Chuck McKenney, 10, Saturday, March 12.
College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Dominican University
Aurora University’s Katie Beebe, 44, shoots over Dominican University’s Kamryn Woods, Saturday, Feb. 19.
Aurora University former school legends reunite
By Al Benson Aurora University alumni and school basketball legends, Wallace “Mickey” Johnson, of Chicago, and James Lancaster, Aurora, former player/coach, reunited at a school’s basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9. Johnson left his seat in Thornton Gymnasium to chat with Lancaster during halftime of the AU-Rockford University men’s basketball game.
Aurora University interim head coach, Tyler Jones
Tyler Jones, Aurora University interim men’s head basketball coach, talks strategy with his Spartans Saturday, Feb. 12, in Aurora.
Aurora University, coach Tyler Jones, and graduates
Aurora University interim men’s head basketball coach Tyler Jones, center, poses with basketball Spartans/prospective graduates on AU senior night Saturday, Feb. 12.
College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Edgewood
Aurora University’s Julie Galauner, 3, looks to pass and is defended by Edgewood College’s Abby Shane, 3, Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Homer Easley, Aurora University
Aurora University shares the sad news that alumnus and former faculty member Homer Easley of Aurora, Aurora College class of 1959, died January 23. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline (Barton) Easley 1959 1987 degrees, their two children David, 1984 and Sheryl, 1987, and their seven
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Edgewood College
Aurora University’s Shamar Pumphrey, 1, is triple teamed by Edgewood College’s Jake Schroeckenthaler, 50; Caden Nelson, 2; and Avery Lyons, 0, Wednesday, Jan. 19.
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Wisconsin Lutheran College
Aurora University’s Ha’ashim Keys, center, shoots, against defenders of Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Julie Galauner, Aurora University’s all-time women’s basketball scorer
Aurora University senior guard Julie Galauner, formerly Genoa Kingston High School, drives against Rockford University’s Natalie Posadas, 14.
Aurora University ranked in preseason Division-III college baseball poll
In spite of the holiday season that just arrived, the 2022 baseball season is just around the corner for the Aurora University baseball team. The Spartans will enter the 2022 season as the sixth-ranked program in NCAA Division III, according to the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper poll released December 21. The
Aurora University concert: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
An Aurora University handbell ringer performs Sunday, Dec. 5, at the music department’s annual Christmas concert, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” in Crimi Auditorium.
Aurora University’s Zimbelman finalist
Aurora University senior quarterback Gavin Zimbelman, from Manteno High School, was named a finalist for the 2021 Gagliardi Trophy, the premier individual award in NCAA Division III Football. Jostens and the J-Club of Saint John’s University (Collegeville, Minn.) presents the Gagliardi Trophy. The 2021 finalists were announced by d3football.com for
Aurora University’s Julian Gatewood, 10, drives through the lane defended by St. Norbert’s Garrett Grzesk, 41, Saturday, Dec. 4, in Aurora.
Aurora University’s annual Christmas concert Dec. 5
By Al Benson Aurora University will present “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” the Music Department’s annual Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 5. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration, 1347 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited.