By Salem Chicago News Staff
Roosevelt University will recognize Melanie Jefferies with its 2026 Rising Star Award at the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate’s 25th Anniversary Real Estate Gala on Oct. 22.
Jefferies serves as chief operating officer of Milhouse Engineering and Construction. The award highlights emerging leaders at the intersection of Chicago’s higher education and commercial real estate sectors.
The Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, housed at Roosevelt University, has recognized professionals in the field for a quarter-century. The 25th anniversary gala marks a milestone for the program.
Roosevelt University operates campuses at 430 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago and at 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd. in Schaumburg. Media inquiries about the event can be directed to the Office of Marketing and Communications at (312) 341-2343.
The university has recently expanded its programs, including a new fundraising initiative called Roosevelt Students Succeed and the RISE incubator program for small businesses in Schaumburg.
