Feeling undecided? Double-major dreaming? Or just curious? Join us at Major Madness, October 6 at noon in the Chicago Campus’ Fainman and Ida B. Wells Lounges. 📚

At last week’s Student Involvement Fair, our Lakers explored the many student organizations on campus and learned about study abroad opportunities through the Office of International Programs.

Discover what #RULakerLife is really like at Roosevelt Preview Day on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our Chicago Campus! 🎉 RSVP: https://applyru.roosevelt.edu/register/?id=127ab605-27d9-4310-8379-dd008d10d307

Already fallin’ in love with fall, and it’s only the first day! 🍂🍁 What do you love most about fall? #FirstDayOfFall

During her junior year, Vanessa Ayala was diagnosed with leukemia. With determination and support from the Roosevelt community, she continued pursuing her education and future goals: https://www.roosevelt.edu/stories/news/keep-going-vanessa-ayalas-journey-cancer-survivor-future-psychologist

Lotería, community, and fun!🏆 Thank you to everyone who joined us last week as we kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with friendly games of Lotería in the STEM Center.

Betsy has arrived to brighten everyone’s day! ⭐️

Lakers, attend 3 events in the next 6 weeks for a chance to win a $50 Roosevelt Bookstore gift card! 💻 Visit Laker Connect for a list of events 📍 Verify your attendance by DMing your photos at events to us or emailing your name and events attended to socialmedia@roosevelt.edu

Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones will deliver the keynote address at this year’s American Dream Reconsidered Conference, taking place October 12-15: https://www.roosevelt.edu/stories/news/roosevelt-university-announces-keynote-speaker-nikole-hannah-jones-2026-american-dream

Creativity was on full display as our Lakers decorated RU Pennants with the Student Success Coaching team last week! 🎨 Need inspiration for your Fall 2026 goals? Join the Student Success Coaching team for their Make a Vision Board event: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12485252

Study abroad tables at tomorrow’s Student Involvement Fair will show you how to earn academic credit, explore programs, and learn how to fund your time away. 🌏 Explore this opportunity and more: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12479600

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the rich history, vibrant cultures, and inspiring contributions of the Latinx community! 🟩 Learn about our Hispanic Heritage Month events: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=21608

Find clubs, organizations, and study abroad opportunities that fit your goals at Roosevelt’s Student Involvement Fair! Meet student leaders, explore cultural and recreational groups, or plan your next global adventure. ✅ Learn how to get involved: roosevelt.edu/student-involvement

Remembering the lives lost and honoring all those impacted by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. #NeverForget

Meet our newest Social Media Ambassador, Aaliyah Frazier! 🎉

The 3-In-6 Challenge is Back! 📍 Visit Laker Connect for a list of events to attend by October 17 ✅ Verify attendance by DMing your photos at events to us or emailing your name and events attended to socialmedia@roosevelt.edu

Happy Second Week of the Fall 2026 Semester! 🍂 📚 What are you most excited to do this semester?

Opt into the UPass + Metra Program and enjoy a convenient, lower-cost way to get to campus and around Chicagoland. 🚇 Learn more: roosevelt.edu/upassmetra

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate and thank the faculty, staff, and student workers who help support, strengthen, and grow our Laker and Roosevelt community. #LaborDay

First week back, and our Lakers are already creating unforgettable memories and building lasting friendships! 💚 Which Welcome Week event was your favorite?

As the first week of the Fall 2026 semester wraps up, we’re sharing a few words of wisdom from your peers who graduated this past May.

At Roosevelt University, pharmacy students gain hands-on research experience, apply science to real-world challenges and prepare to improve patient outcomes. See how students like Ayesha Ahmed are turning passion into purpose! 🔬

From Lab to Life: Roosevelt Pharmacy Students Turn Research into Impact | Roosevelt University

At Roosevelt University Schaumburg, pharmacy and biomedical students are making groundbreaking scientific discoveries and gaining hands-on experiences.

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Explore more of Chicagoland for less with Roosevelt’s UPass + Metra Program! 🚉 Learn more about the UPass + Metra Program: roosevelt.edu/upassmetra * The Fall 2026 opt-in deadline is September 9, 2026

Roosevelt University's CCPA has been selected as a partner institution for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opera Pathfinders program for 2026-27. Students will gain mentorship, experiential learning opportunities, internship credit, and access to arts industry professionals. 🎭

Roosevelt University Selected as Partner School for Lyric Opera of Chicago's Opera Pathways Program | Roosevelt University

The experiential learning program combines in-person and virtual programming designed to help students explore creative and administrative careers in the arts.

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After four days of heavy lifting and countless elevator rides, our Lakers are finally settled into their new home! 🏠💚 We can't wait to see the friendships you'll build and the memories you'll make while living on campus. #RUMoveIn

And just like that, the first day of the Fall 2026 semester has arrived! Wishing our Lakers a successful start to an awesome semester. 📚 #RUFall2026

Calling new and returning Lakers! 📣 Join the Roosevelt community at Laker Launch Party: Convocation 2026 for a high-energy kickoff to Welcome Week. Enjoy free pizza, connecting with the Laker community and more. 🎉 Explore event: roosevelt.edu/convocation2026 #RUWelcomeWeek

Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready! Our Resident Advisors are ready to welcome our Lakers home. 🏠 Tag us in your move-in and dorm posts so we can celebrate this special milestone with you. #RUMoveIn

Celebrate the start of the Fall 2026 semester with us during Welcome Week, August 31 through September 3! Join us for a variety of activities designed to help you connect with your peers and kick off the semester. 🎉 Explore events: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=17559

The day has finally arrived. It’s move-in time! 🚚 🎉 Tag us in your move-in and dorm posts so we can celebrate this special milestone with you. #RUMoveIn