Rush Stories
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
Speaking Candidly About PTSD
Road Home Program gives Fitha Dahana-Ellis and her husband tools to cope with the trauma that can affect veterans, service members and caregivers
A Lifesaving Diagnosis Inspires a Legacy Gift
Larry and Kathy Hymson chose to pay it forward by making a gift that will provide comprehensive care to economically marginalized patients in Chicago and beyond
Bringing Free Mammograms to the Local Community
RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center teamed up with Siemens Healthineers and local partners to offer free digital screening mammograms for women 40 and older on Chicago’s West Side
Shaping the Future of Nursing Through Philanthropy
Bedford Falls Foundation’s generous support transforms nursing education locally and nationally
Exploring the Latest Topics in Sports
The 2025 Chicago Sports Summit will cover Formula 1, caring for top athletes, the demands of youth sports and more, while supporting orthopedic research at Rush
Channeling Marathon Miles Into Hope and New Solutions
From surgeons to students, Team Rush runners are taking on the Chicago Marathon to raise funds for the programs and patients closest to their hearts
Rush University Student Spotlights
Three students share how scholarship support empowers them to focus on their studies, pursue their passions and give back to their communities