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.
College wrestling: Dual meet, Aurora University, Carthage College
Aurora University’s Cam’ron Harper escapes from visiting Carthage College’s Kelly Marten prior to victory in the 285-pound class bout November 17.
Aurora University vs. Wheaton College, NCAA Division III playoffs
With blocking from Aurora University’s Jackson Nazos, 55, Aurora quarterback, Gavin Zimbelman, center, digs for yardage as Wheaton College’s Wyatt Lee, 10, defends Saturday, Nov. 20.
College Football: Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Aurora University’s Cameron Moore, 84, eludes Benedictine University’s Tommy O’Malley, 22 for a touchdown Saturday, Oct. 30.
Aurora University students sell bracelets to help Nicaraguan women
Aurora University students sell bracelets, purses, and headbands, handmade by Nicaraguan women Monday, Oct. 25.
College Women’s Soccer: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University’s Madison Hougan, 9, battles Marian University’s Abby Swope, 20, Saturday, Oct. 16.