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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush University Shines in Latest Rankings

College of Nursing and College of Health Sciences see programs rank in top five nationally

Four students smile and hold up signs saying I Matched
University

The Future of Medicine Starts Today

Rush Medical College students find out where residency will take them during Match Day 2026

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University

Rush University Re-Accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs

Rush University received re-accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs

Students, staff and faculty learn more about the research happening at Rush during poster presentations
University

Rush University Holds Fifth Annual Trainee Research Day

Day-long event highlights trainee accomplishments and transformational research happening at Rush

Seth Adler shares Gift of Life's message through a tabling event.
University

Medical Student Donates Stem Cells to Save a Life, Calls on Others to do the Same

Third-year medical student Seth Adler shares Gift of Life’s mission with the Rush University community after donating stem cells to a patient battling leukemia

A student takes a woman's blood pressure
Heart Health

Medical Students Bring Heart Screenings to Food Pantries

The weekly clinics uncover health concerns and offer support

Diane Howard, PhD, MPH, FACHE, stands in graduation regalia.
University

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

Three people work together making a large blanket
Community

Students Reflect on Day of Service

During MLK Day of Service, Rush University participates in a variety of volunteer events both on the medical center campus and in the community

Chuka Emezue presents his research to a crowd.
Research

Changing the Way Black Boys Think About Their Future One Intervention at a Time

Chuka Emezue, PhD, MPH, is connecting boys with the tools and resources they need to rise

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Message from the RMC Alumni Association President: Winter 2026

Reflections on how the RMCAA is committed to uplifting students so they can embody the excellence of Rush