Aurora University

08/31/2026

Happy first day of fall semester, Spartans!

If you have any questions, faculty and staff are available at the information tables outside Dunham Hall, at the side entrance for the Institute for Collaboration, or in the atrium between John C. Dunham Hall and Stephens Hall today and tomorrow from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

08/28/2026

Incoming students are settling into their new homes, and the first day of orientation is almost complete! We're looking forward to a memorable finish to Welcome Week as we kick off the new academic year together.

View the current schedule at aurora.edu/welcomeweek.

08/27/2026

A strong interview starts before the first question is asked.

From researching the organization and reviewing the job description to testing your technology and planning your follow-up, there are plenty of ways to set yourself up for success. Get tips for navigating phone, in-person, virtual, and recorded interviews in our latest blog:

You submitted the application, your resume caught someone’s attention, and now you’ve been invited to an interview. Great! But what happens next?

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! Did you know a member of Leader Dogs for the Blind was recently on campus for eight months? Read more about Annie, the impact she made at AU, and her potential future as a guide dog:

In this issue of Aurora University Magazine, we explore what it means to be human in the age of AI, spotlight alumni making a difference through service and leadership, celebrate the Class of 2026, an

08/25/2026

Campus is still buzzing after another round of move-in days! With student-athletes settling in, fall semester is right around the corner.

08/20/2026

Andrea Vallejo ’20 is the daughter of Mexican immigrants, a background that inspired her to major in political science and public policy at AU and co-found the HOPE student organization, which continues to serve students to this day.

08/18/2026

Students, don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s fall play! Billy St. John’s "13 Past Midnight," running October 8–11, will bring current students, faculty, and staff together with AU theatre alumni, both on stage and behind the scenes. Want to join the cast? Video auditions close Friday, August 21. Learn more and submit yours at aurora.edu/auditions.

08/17/2026

The countdown is on to Homecoming 2026! Join us on October 9–11 to cheer on the Spartans, watch the Homecoming Parade and Spartan Torch lighting, and connect with friends old and new.

Homecoming has something for everyone, whether you’re a first-year student, alumni, or parent. Check out the full schedule and plan your visit at aurora.edu/homecoming.

Plan to join us for a memorable weekend on campus to reconnect with classmates, celebrate AU traditions, and experience the energy of the Spartan community once again.

08/17/2026

The inaugural group of Labyrinth Ambassadors recently returned from facilitator training in Harmony, Indiana, and are now certified labyrinth facilitators! Through the new program, student ambassadors will help expand the impact of the AU Labyrinth through programming, education, and community engagement. Meet the first cohort and learn more about the landmark's origin, impact, and future:

Nestled in the southeast corner of campus next to the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action is a labyrinth. The landmark, dedicated in 2017 as a gift from the Class of 1967, follows a classical seven-circuit design to represent completeness, giving campus and community members a place to step away f...

08/14/2026

With the rapid growth of technology, it's important to stay grounded in the values of connection, ethics, curiosity, and purpose. In the cover story of our latest magazine issue, discover how AU is preparing students to navigate the AI era while keeping humanity at the center:

In this issue of Aurora University Magazine, we explore what it means to be human in the age of AI, spotlight alumni making a difference through service and leadership, celebrate the Class of 2026, an