AU Today - Academics
There are many reasons to want to change careers and become a nurse. For Kate Herrera, it was the call to make a difference, to travel to parts of the world in need of better health care, and to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother, who worked as a nurse in Mexico. “I wanted more...
In a move to spark excitement and creativity around the sciences, Aurora University moved all of its science courses under one roof into high-tech, open classrooms that give students hands-on experiences in cutting-edge labs. AU designated John C. Dunham Hall as the home of its new...
Recreational therapy (sometimes called therapeutic recreation) is an expanding field that uses activity-based interventions to help people with physical disabilities, sensory disorders, or mental-health needs fully participate in life. About 17,000 professionals work as recreational therapists,...
Nursing students are getting their first taste of virtual reality in the classroom. The School of Nursing at Aurora University introduced VR into its curriculum earlier this year, giving students a chance to practice realistic scenarios for a diverse population of patients where...
Aurora University has awarded 25 social work students $520,000 in scholarships and other support to pursue their substance abuse counselor credentials, as the demand rises for social workers trained to address the ongoing overdose crisis in Illinois. The scholarships are funded by a grant from...