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Occupational Therapy students pose with their occupation kits created for Rush Specialty Hospital.
University

Occupational Therapy Students Aim to Make Everyday Tasks Easier for Patients

Students at Rush University ease the burden getting of dressed, cleaning and other daily activities for people with neurological conditions through occupation kits

Dr. Hall
Brain Health & Conditions

From Hypothesis to Human Impact

Deborah Hall, MD, PhD, shares reflections on research, education and her efforts to help as many patients as possible through science

Standing left to right: Robert S.D. Higgins, president of Rush University; Nadine Lerret, College of Health Sciences associate dean of academic and Al integration; Julie Hoff, provost of Rush University; Christine M. Kennedy, dean of the College of Nursing; and Pete Batra, senior vice president and dean of Rush Medical College.
University

A Vision for the Future of Academic Health Care

Rush University leaders adapt with purpose to uncover new opportunities to build a stronger, more resilient future for health care

George Fitchett, co-founder and senior advisor for Transforming Chaplaincy, stands at the left, while Csaba Szilagyi, director of Transforming Chaplaincy, stands to the right, with Rush University Medical Center's hospital tower in the background.
University

Celebrating 10 Years of Transforming Chaplaincy

Rush University College of Health Sciences program is a national leader in advancing spiritual care through research

Jazmine Lampkin interviews a guest during her podcast.
University

Advanced Public Health DNP Builds Future Change-Makers and Public Health Advocates

Advanced Public Health DNP student shares her experience and impact in the world of Public Health Nursing with the help of her Rush College of Nursing community

Sankofa Village Wellness Center
Health Equity

Sankofa Village Wellness Center Opens

Joint effort by Rush, Erie Family Health, Chicago YMCA and other organizations seeks to improve health for West Side residents

Nursing students practice IV insertion.
University

College of Nursing Implements New Advanced Practice Provider Pilot Program to Address Nationwide Struggle

New program improves the quality and availability of clinical practicum sites for Advanced Practice Doctor of Nursing Practice students

Andrew Mohama smiles in his regalia.
University

Speaking with the Speaker: Q&A With 2026 Student Speaker Andrew Mohama

Robert Balk, MD, smiles in his regalia as university marshal.
University

Meet the Marshal: Q&A With 2026 Rush University Marshal, Robert Balk, MD

Exterior view of the Rush Tower

Rush Leadership Is Calling on Registered Nurses to Make Their Voices Heard