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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH University's Division of Student Affairs Wins 2023 Ellucian Impact Award for Innovation

RUSH was one of only eight recipients who received the distinction

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Research

Eugene Thonar, PhD, 1945-2023

RUSH researcher was an impassioned advocate for people with disabilities

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH University Shines as a Top-Ranked Institution in the Best Graduate Schools Rankings

RUSH’s reputation for excellence is reinforced by top-tier U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools rankings

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH College of Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings in Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools rankings reinforce RUSH's reputation for nursing excellence, with a No. 1 position and seven more programs in the top 5

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Mental & Behavioral Health

Mental Health Crisis? Call 988

National lifeline provides 24/7 free, confidential support

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COVID-19

Research Unveils Paths to Stopping Cytokine Storms in COVID-19

Study raises possibilities for treating severe COVID-19 disease with specific dual cytokine depletion pathways

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University

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood Named RUSH University Commencement Speaker

A registered nurse and co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, Underwood will keynote RUSH’s 51st commencement ceremony on April 29

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University

Preparing Future Health Care Professionals for Climate Change Leadership

Professor Andrew Garman is celebrated by RUSH's Environmental Sustainability Team as a future-thinking, change-making, global collaborator

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Brain Health & Conditions

Collaborative Brain Tumor Care in the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building

How the new building enhances patient-centered care

Helping save lives through genetic testing
Cancer

Saving Lives Through Genetic Testing

Helping patients understand their risk for cancer — and ways to reduce that risk