Four ways to make friends at UIC
Forming friendships at UIC can take some time, especially for students who commute and those who transfer to UIC partway through their college careers. For years, students have turned to social media...
View ArticleWell-being, safety and support resources for our community
Dear students, faculty and staff, As we begin a new year and semester filled with promise, change and uncertainty, we want to take a moment to reaffirm our mission, our values and our commitment to...
View ArticleSave the Date: UIC Undergraduate Research Forum 2025
The UIC Undergraduate Research Forum will take place on Monday, April 21, at the UIC Dorin Forum. This important campuswide event — led by the Office of Academic Programs, Student Success, and...
View ArticleProtection of Minors Policy
Dear UIC students, faculty and staff, The University of Illinois Chicago reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe environment for minors (people under the age of 18, unless legally emancipated) who...
View ArticlePhoto gallery: Students volunteer on MLK Jr. Day of Service
Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, UIC students volunteer their time to help local organizations in Chicago, to embody Dr. King’s vision of service and community improvement. This year, students...
View ArticleEffects of communications pause at federal research agencies
Dear UIC research community, On Jan. 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a memo that paused all public communications from Health and Human Services divisions through Feb. 1....
View ArticleNursing educator named to federal advisory council
Liz Aquino, associate dean for academic affairs in the UIC College of Nursing, was appointed to a four-year term on the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice in the Health...
View Article$1 million Morningstar Design Fund will advance design education and business...
The University of Illinois Chicago and Morningstar, Inc. today announced two newly established funds, the Morningstar Design Scholarship Fund and Morningstar Design Faculty Scholar Fund. The combined...
View ArticleTerm extension for Provost Colley
Dear students, faculty and staff, I am pleased to announce that Karen Colley, PhD, will continue to serve as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs for an additional year, through the end of...
View ArticlePhotos: Faculty share ideas at Jan. 23 SparkTalks
For the first SparkTalks of 2025, almost three dozen UIC faculty and researchers shared what they’re working on, learning, investigating and innovating in a variety of fields, from mental health and...
View ArticleBlack History Month events at UIC
UIC celebrates the resilience, legacy and central role of Black people in U.S. history during Black History Month, Feb. 1-28. This year’s UIC Black History Month theme, On My Black Job — Labor, Love...
View ArticleLos estudiantes de la UIC ayudan a construir una próxima exhibición en el...
Una protesta frente a la Bell Telephone Company por un grupo de activistas latinos exigiendo más servicios en español. (Cortesía Casa Central) Cuando se inaugure en octubre una exhibición largamente...
View ArticleUIC students help build upcoming museum exhibit about Latinos
A protest in front of the Bell Telephone Company by a group of Latino activists for more Spanish language services. (Photo courtesy of Casa Central) When a long-planned exhibit celebrating Chicago’s...
View ArticleHow UIC scientists redesigned an effective cancer therapy to make it safer
Arnon Lavie, Amanda Schalk and Ying Su are co-authors on a new paper described a re-engineered enzyme for treating leukemia. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) University of Illinois Chicago scientists...
View ArticleUIC keeps its Silver Level Bicycle Friendly status
The University of Illinois Chicago again has been recognized as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. UIC earned bronze status in 2013 and silver status in...
View ArticleFederal financial assistance update
Dear students, faculty and staff, Many things are being reported in the media and other outlets regarding presidential executive orders, as well as how the orders will be implemented. We write to...
View ArticleUIC Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
Dear new UIC students, faculty and staff: In accordance with federal guidelines, the following information is provided each semester to inform new students and employees about the UIC Alcohol and Other...
View ArticleReminder: Call for 2025-26 faculty awards nominations
Dear UIC faculty, As a reminder, the deadline for several 2025-26 faculty awards nominations is Friday, Feb. 21. Additional information can be found on the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty...
View ArticleRegister for February professional development webinars
UIC Human Resource Organizational Development provides professional development opportunities through online instructor-led courses. Register to attend webinars and virtual workshops facilitated by...
View ArticleShare your feedback on a new learning management system for UIC
Dear campus community: We are excited to announce that UIC is actively exploring a new learning management system to better serve our campus community. Currently, UIC uses Anthology’s Blackboard...
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