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Scientists working in laboratory.
January 13, 2023

Aurora University has entered into an agreement with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford to guarantee a direct path to admission into the Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology program. Medical biotechnology is a branch of medicine that uses cells to research and produce...

Criminal Justice student at work.
January 5, 2023

A lot of people assume a degree in Criminal Justice leads one way: directly to a career in law enforcement. And it certainly can. But the study of Criminal Justice is interdisciplinary by its nature, tying together psychology, sociology, political science, and law. Graduates with Criminal Justice...

Owen Clayton '23 and Kaitlin Novak '23
December 21, 2022

Two students in Aurora University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program received an opportunity of a lifetime through their internships at Northwestern University. Owen Clayton ’23 and Kaitlin Novak ’23 traveled with the Northwestern football team to...

computer science students
October 6, 2022

If you are thinking of becoming a software engineer, you’re not alone. It’s a booming field, causing programs to expand at colleges across the country. And even with more professionals entering the industry, jobs are cropping up faster than they can be filled. The unceasing...

healthcare administration symposium
September 30, 2022

Doctors and nurses aren’t the only professionals driving American healthcare. Look beyond the operating room, and you’ll find a slew of healthcare jobs that keep the $4.1 trillion industry in motion. Nearly 300,000 workers serve in the rapidly growing field of health...