The Roosevelt University Counseling Center (RUCC) is here to support students this semester! RUCC offers short-term therapy, consultation, and referral support. 🍪 Meet the RUCC team in person at Cookies & Coffee on January 27: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11987641

A cold start to the Spring 2026 semester didn’t stop our Lakers from enjoying Welcome Week! 🥶

Attend Roosevelt University's Career Fairs, February and March 2026 on the Chicago Campus, to meet employers for available job and internship opportunities. 💻 Explore events: roosevelt.edu/spring-fairs

Thank you to everyone who attended our MLK Day of Service event yesterday! With the help of our students and RU community, we were able to create and donate over 20 fleece scarves to Care for Real, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance and support for those in need.🧣

Happy First Day of the Spring 2026 Semester, Lakers! 🎉 To our returning students, welcome back, and to our new students, welcome to RU. We’re thrilled to have our Lakers on campus to start a new semester.

Connect with fellow RU Lakers and learn how you can get involved on campus by attending our Welcome Week activities, January 20 – January 22. 🧸 Explore the week’s events: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=17559

🚨 Act now if you’re not participating in Roosevelt University’s Laker Book Bundle. The spring 2026 opt-out period ends Thursday, February 5: https://www.roosevelt.edu/lakerbookbundle?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=laker-book-bundle&utm_content=opt-out-reminder-ru-channels

Today we pause to remember & honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his fight for social justice. Continue his dream by supporting those around you and standing up against injustice. 🧣 Learn about our MLK Day of Service event: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11960477

Mark your calendars, future Lakers! You don’t want to miss attending Admitted Student Day, where you’ll have the chance to meet your future classmates, tour campus, and gain advice from current Lakers. ✅ RSVP today at applyru.roosevelt.edu/portal/asd?u....

Join the Black Student Union and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc; Omicron Xi Chapter as they celebrate MLK Day through the 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr Basketball Classic For Peace on Monday, January 19, in the Goodman Center: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12002262

Missing our Lakers 🥹 As a reminder, the Spring 2026 semester begins on Tuesday, January 20. The University will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of MLK Day.

Kick off the Spring 2026 semester with your fellow Lakers by attending Roosevelt’s Welcome Week activities, January 20 – January 22: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=17559

The deadline to opt-out of the Laker Book Bundle Program is Thursday, February 5, 2026: https://www.roosevelt.edu/lakerbookbundle?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=laker-book-bundle&utm_content=confirmation-ru-channels

✈️ Learn about study abroad opportunities available through the University’s Office of International Programs at https://www.roosevelt.edu/stories/news/gain-global-perspective-roosevelts-study-abroad-opportunities.

New year, new you? 👀 What are your goals for 2026?

Happy New Year! 🎉 Here’s to a year filled with new opportunities, beginnings, and growth.

Let’s look back at some picture-perfect moments 📸

Roosevelt University students and alumni are invited to connect directly with top employers who are actively hiring and seeking interns. 💼 Explore Roosevelt’s Spring 2026 Career Fairs: www.roosevelt.edu/spring-fairs

Happy Kwanzaa! May your Kwanzaa be filled with peace, love, and togetherness. #Kwanzaa

Merry Christmas to our RU community! 🎄

Finals Breakfast is always a 10/10 event 🥞

Happy Holidays! ❄️ The University will be closed starting Tuesday, December 23, at 2 p.m. to Sunday, January 4. We will reopen Monday, January 5. The first day of the Spring 2026 semester is Tuesday, January 20.

Looking for something to watch over winter break? Here are a few holiday movie suggestions from our Lakers ☃️

Big round of applause to our #Roosevelt2025 grads that finished their degree during the Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters! We can hardly wait to see you walking across the stage in the Auditorium Theatre for our Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2026. 🎓

Get your course materials through the Laker Book Bundle Program. The period to confirm or opt-out of the program begins Monday, December 22: https://www.roosevelt.edu/lakerbookbundle?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=laker-book-bundle&utm_content=course-materials-ru-channels

At this year’s Women’s Leadership Council holiday luncheon, attendees heard panelists Toyia Stewart (MBA ’12) and Arica Latimer (MSHRM ’15) discuss fostering inclusion and leading with purpose in today’s evolving corporate culture: https://roosev.lt/4j2EN5J

Congrats on finishing the Fall 2025 semester, Lakers! Now, go rest and have some fun during the winter break. We’ll see you next year for the Spring 2026 semester.

Wishing our RU community a festive Hanukkah filled with joy and peace! #Hanukkah

There’s only a couple of days left in the Fall 2025 semester. Continue to work hard and finish up those final papers, projects, and exams! You got this, Lakers. 📚

Hosted by RU Proud, the Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil provided a space to honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals who have lost their lives to violence, while reaffirming the University’s commitment to equity and inclusion: www.roosevelt.edu/stories/news...

The Christkindlmarket Chicago is the perfect place to get you in the holiday mood! 🎁 Learn more about the Christkindlmarket at https://www.christkindlmarket.com

Chicago winters are no joke 🥶 Stay bundled up, Lakers!

From creating snow globes to sipping hot cocoa, it’s safe to say that the freezing cold weather and snow last week didn’t stop our Lakers from enjoying Finals Fest! Good luck with your final exams, papers, and projects, Lakers. We know you’re going to crush it. 💚

On December 8, fuel up for Finals Week at Roosevelt’s Morning and Late-Night Breakfast. Food will be served starting at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. 🥞 Explore the events: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=19037

Have you seen the new and improved Ida B. Wells Lounge? Now, there's tons of space to hang out with friends, relax before your next class, or work on homework and assignments. Be sure to check it out before winter break.

Pilsen never disappoints with its color, creativity, and hidden gems waiting just a few blocks from the station. Follow along with senior Andrea as she takes the CTA Pink Line to explore Pilsen. 🚆

There’s still time to register for Spring and Summer 2026 classes! 📚 Get started via the Navigate App and RU Access: https://roosevelt.navigate.eab.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=priority-registration&utm_content=ru-channels1 #RUClassRegistration

When Rashad Reed was considering Health Science Administration programs, he wanted to go to a school that aligned with his passion for community investment & educational equity: https://www.roosevelt.edu/stories/news/roosevelt-health-science-administration-alumni-brings-passion-community-engagement

There’s sn❄️w place like Roosevelt University! Welcome back, Lakers. Hope you were able to rest and recharge over Thanksgiving break and are ready to tackle the remainder of the Fall 2025 semester.

For Roosevelt’s spring 2026 semester, get your course materials through your personalized page via the Laker Book Bundle Program. The period to confirm or opt-out of the program begins December 22. 📚Learn more: www.roosevelt.edu/lakerbookbun...

Attend the Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural Experiences’ (SEIE) series of events dedicated to supporting students’ health and well-being as Roosevelt gears up for the end of the semester and finals week: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=19037

Submit your application for the 2026-2027 academic year so you can see why we can’t stop talking about RU 🗣️Apply to RU today: https://applyru.roosevelt.edu/apply/ #RUBOUND

Wishing our Lakers and RU community a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Enjoy this time with your family and loved ones.

An afternoon in Bridgeport means skyline views, quiet trails, and a pizza stop that’s always worth the ride. Follow social media ambassador Andrea as she takes the CTA Orange Line for a fun trip around the city. 🍕

Have a safe and restful break! 🍂 The University will be closed from Thursday, November 27, to Sunday, November 30, for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday, December 1.

We’re thankful for our Lakers and RU community! 💚 What are you thankful for?

From December 1–8, join Roosevelt for a series of wellness events to wrap up the fall semester and prepare for finals week. 📚 Explore the week’s events: https://roosevelt.campuslabs.com/engage/events?categories=19037

Yesterday, we celebrated Transgender Day of Remembrance with RU Proud by holding space and remembering transgender and non-conforming people who are no longer with us. We encourage our RU community to be an anchor of support for those struggling around them. 🏳️‍⚧️

Many of our Lakers ride the CTA trains to explore the beautiful city of Chicago! Social media ambassador Betsy takes the CTA Green Line to visit one of her favorite thrift stores in the city 🛍️

🚨Attention students! 🚨 Class registration is happening now. Move forward with registering for your Spring and Summer 2026 classes today: https://ruaccess.roosevelt.edu/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=priority-registration&utm_content=ru-channels2 #RUClassRegistration