Roosevelt University

Overview

Roosevelt University is a private, coeducational institution located in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1945. Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, the university aims to provide accessible education to a diverse urban student body. It operates a main campus in downtown Chicago, housed in the historic Auditorium Building, and a suburban campus in Schaumburg.

The university serves over 7,000 students through various colleges and schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration, and the Chicago College of Performing Arts. It offers a wide range of programs in liberal arts, business, performing arts, and education, including advanced degrees in psychology and education. The institution is committed to social justice and equity, reflected in its research centers that address urban issues and promote mutual understanding among diverse communities. Notable alumni include Carla Hayden, Harold Washington, and Maurice White.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 312-341-3500
• Website: roosevelt.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/roosevelt-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• social justice
• psychology
• education
• sociology
• communication
• journalism
• performing arts
• business
• sciences
• pharmacy
• health science
• urban community engagement
• community partnerships
• graduate programs
• student support
• access programs
• diverse student body
• services
• higher education
• urban university
• student advocacy
• leadership development
• academic programs
• b2c
• undergraduate programs
• business college
• student organizations
• chicago illinois
• diversity initiatives
• athletics programs
• community development
• social justice leadership
• community outreach
• student services
• inclusion
• accessibility
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• campus life
• academic excellence
• education college
• equity programs
• pharmacy school
• multicultural student body
• social responsibility
• chicago campus
• doctoral programs
• diversity
• educational equity
• inclusive education
• arts and sciences
• social justice education
• student mentorship
• urban campus
• student diversity
• inclusive campus culture
• social activism
• private university
• community engagement
• cultural celebrations
• schaumburg campus
• multicultural campus
• faculty excellence
• public service education
• affordable education
• private college
• chicago university
• graduate degrees
• pharmd program
• student support services
• scholarships
• financial aid
• diversity and inclusion
• adult education
• international students
• career services
• ncaa athletics
• arts and culture
• service-learning
• student success center
• academic advising
• professional development
• community involvement
• tuition-free initiative
• college experience
• mentorship programs
• liberal arts education
• science and health programs
• business administration
• student research
• tuition and fees
• student technology support
• veteran services
• hispanic-serving institution
• net price calculator
• course catalogs
• student employment opportunities
• emergency assistance
• academic honors program
• continuous learning
• degree pathways
• financial literacy
• health care programs
• study abroad opportunities
• environmental sustainability
• women’s leadership initiatives
• news
• media
• education management

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon Associates
• Amazon SES
• AppNexus
• Blackbaud
• Blackboard LMS
• Bootstrap Framework
• Cedexis Radar
• Circle
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Eventbrite
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• MailChimp SPF
• Mobile Friendly
• New Relic
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Pantheon
• Route 53
• ServiceNow
• Simpli.fi
• SparkPost
• Twitter Advertising
• Varnish
• Vimeo
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• greyscale - grey

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• rooseveltlakers.com