Rush Stories
Rush Names Gina Rodriguez Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer
Rodriguez will lead the system’s philanthropic strategy
Empowering the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders
Diane Howard, PhD, MPH, FACHE, demonstrates a decades-long commitment to helping students find and pursue their passions
The Harold B. Smith Foundation Makes Transformational Gift to Establish Leading Cancer Research Center at Rush
Helping to revolutionize cancer research and treatment, the Harold B. Smith Family Cancer Research Center will enable Rush to triple its clinical trial capacity
Bela’s Story: Waterford Place Gave Me Hope and a Second Life
Diagnosed with colon cancer, Bela Shah found holistic therapies as necessary as medical treatment
Edith’s Story: Something Positive Can Come from Every Experience
Edith Bante says, “You can go through a hard time and come out the other end”
Delivering Nutrition, Hope and Healing to Local Families
A gift from the Brennan family expands Food Is Medicine program to Rush Oak Park Hospital, reflecting ongoing commitment to support neighboring communities
Investing in Faculty Excellence
Rush University celebrates five recent endowed faculty appointments and three endowed faculty scholar positions established and made possible by philanthropy
Building Connection and Hope
Together, Rush’s Road Home Program, Rush student volunteers and A Safe Haven Foundation help Chicago-area veterans build community, improve mental health and take steps toward stability