The mission of the Graduate College of Rush University is to promote and assure excellence in research education and mentorin ... g programs responsible for training outstanding and diverse candidates in the basic and clinical sciences. Strong networks. Rush University has a network of more than 16,000 alumni throughout the world. They work in academic and corporate settings, successfully compete for funding, train the next generation of researchers and educators, and make discoveries that enhance human health. We are building a strong community with robust student-alumni relations, which will enable current students to access Rush’s alumni association programming to advance their career and professional development while allowing alumni to tap into our stream of newly minted graduates poised to accelerate progress. Customized and personal. The Graduate College offers doctoral and master’s programs that allow you to choose the track and coursework that complements your research interests. Small class sizes give you a greater opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions, and provide curricular flexibility based on the needs and desires of each class. You will really get to know the faculty and be exposed to their research while learning about their experiences and networks in clinical and basic biomedical research settings. Outcomes. The success of the Graduate College’s approach to the training of its students can be measured by alumni outcomes. More than 60 percent of Graduate College’s doctoral alumni remain in research or research-related careers. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Rush University graduates lead Illinois universities in post-graduation earnings. Further, more than 90 percent of the Graduate College’s master’s graduates have entered professional school, doctoral programs or found employment in a research career within three months of graduation. read more