STUDENT RESEARCH AT NLU: By the Numbers
In the 2024-25 Academic year, NLU awarded 123 doctorates. Over a quarter, 26%, were the first in their family to enter higher education and 57% were people of color.
Doctoral Research Events
The National Louis University Doctoral Research Symposium is an annual virtual event that showcases the outstanding scholarship and research conducted by NLU’s doctoral candidates from multiple disciplines. The 2025 Symposium had 40 presenters and over 100 participants. This year, we added to the Doctoral research events with a Dissertation and Capstone Poster Gallery. Twenty-three presenters who are in the midst of dissertation work prepared lively Padlet posters on their progress. Participants, including students, faculty, and staff took a virtual walk through the posters, giving real-time feedback. Please feel free to walk the inaugural padlet yourself!
“I loved the diversity of perspectives and passion each scholar brought to their research…It reminded me that meaningful research can lead to real change and that our collective efforts have the power to impact schools and communities in lasting ways.” — Julia, Participant in the Dissertation and Capstone Poster Gallery
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