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Leo Henikoff, MD, 1939-2026

Former Rush president and CEO helped shape Rush as it's known today

Graduates celebrate Rush University's 54th Commencement Ceremony.
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‘Go forth with excellence, lead with empathy and never, ever lose your audacity’: Rush University hosts 54th Commencement Ceremony

Surviving Stroke
Brain Health & Conditions

Surviving a Stroke

A neurologist talks about treating and recognizing strokes

Kendall Kobe and Richa Sharma share messages of gratitude to the Rush Community.
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Rush University Student Wellness Association Promotes Health and Gives Students Tools to Manage Their Well-Being

RU Well reminds students to not only take care of others, but themselves ahead of final exams and presentations

Dr. Eric Feldman stands at commencement with his family.
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Giving Back to Help the Next Generation of Medical Students

Eric Feldman, MD, establishes an endowed scholarship to help others after his grandparents financially supported his education at Rush Medical College

Excessive Napping Study
Brain Health & Conditions

Excessive Napping Linked to Higher Mortality Risk

Naps could signal underlying health conditions, according to study co-authored by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Ted Love poses on Rush University's campus.
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Meet the 2026 Commencement Speaker: Ted Love, MD

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