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Zinc deficiency increases risk of drug-resistant pneumonia
Not getting enough dietary zinc can increase the risk of a multidrug-resistant form of pneumonia that’s commonly seen in hospitals and nursing homes, according to a new study from University of...
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Nursing master’s program for career changers launches in Rockford
A new program in Rockford will make it easier for people changing careers to earn a nursing degree. The University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing is expanding its master of science in nursing...
View ArticleTraffic alert – Nov. 18 concert at Credit Union 1 Arena
Dear students, faculty and staff, Don Toliver will perform a sold-out concert at Credit Union 1 Arena at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. Heavy traffic is expected in the area between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and...
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UIC Police emergency: 312-355-5555Nonemergency: 312-996-2830TDD: 312-413-9323 Nov. 11-17 CRIMES REPORTED TO UIC POLICETheft: 12Aggravated battery: 2Deceptive practices: 1Burglary from motor vehicle:...
View ArticlePain intervention less effective for military members who ‘pain...
A third or more of U.S. Army service members suffer from chronic pain, according to estimates, and it’s a leading cause of disability and release from active duty. A new study led by UIC College of...
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UIC unveils ‘Broken Men’ artwork on campus
A piece from Rashid Johnson’s “Broken Men” series is now on display in UIC’s Academic and Residential Complex. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Combining the sharp edges of ceramic tile with the rugged...
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UIC joins semiconductor workforce development center meeting national demand
The push to increase semiconductor manufacturing in the United States will create intense demand for skilled workers over the next decade. The University of Illinois Chicago will help meet that demand...
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New cafe opens at Daley Library
Chicago French Press has opened a second location on the University of Illinois Chicago campus, on the first floor of the Richard J. Daley Library. Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda joined students, staff...
View ArticleNominations open for 2025-26 faculty awards
Dear UIC faculty, We are thrilled to announce the nomination process has opened for the 2025-26 faculty awards, news we shared with your dean yesterday. Below, please find a summary of the numerous...
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UIC Pop-Up Pantry celebrates 10 years of nourishing students
Students wait for the UIC Pop-Up Pantry to open in the Student Center East Tower. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Carol Petersen still remembers the conversation she had with a UIC student that led to the...
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Crain’s Chicago Business lists Notable Leaders at UIC
From Left: Teresa Córdova, Dr. Robert Barish, Carlos Crespo From Left: Martha Gutierrez, Aisha El-Amin, Dr. Mark Rosenblatt Crain’s Chicago Business has revealed its list of Notable Leaders for 2024,...
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New therapy from UI Health offers FDA-approved treatment option for brittle...
Healthy islet cells full of insulin. (Photo: José Oberholzer/CellTrans Inc.) A new therapy for brittle type 1 diabetes, the only treatment currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,...
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UIC Police emergency: 312-355-5555Nonemergency: 312-996-2830TDD: 312-413-9323 Nov. 18-24 CRIMES REPORTED TO UIC POLICECriminal trespass: 2Criminal sexual assault: 1 Criminal damage: 4Theft:...
View ArticlePreparation for cold and wintery weather conditions
Dear students, faculty and staff, A major shift in temperatures is occurring this week, with cold, wintery weather expected for Thanksgiving Day and the weekend. With many members of the campus...
View ArticleSpring 2025 U-PASS+ with Metra
Dear UIC students, faculty and staff, UIC students who opt into U-PASS have the option to add Metra Rail as part of the U-PASS+ program. This will allow unlimited rides across any line, except the...
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How a UIC police officer saved a life
UIC Police Officer Tim Williams On Nov. 21, UIC Police Officer Tim Williams put his training into action to save the life of a woman who was choking. The swift, coordinated actions of Williams, the...
View ArticleTomorrow is GivingTuesday
Dear colleagues, If Thanksgiving is immediately behind us, we know GivingTuesday is right ahead of us. Tomorrow we’ll ask our alums, friends and you, our faculty and staff, to participate in a way you...
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Google.org awards UIC grant to launch data, AI program
University of Illinois Chicago undergraduate students — in any field of study — will have the opportunity to develop their data and artificial intelligence skills thanks to a $1 million award from...
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Microscopy advances could allow unprecedented look at chemical reactions
At the atomic level, chemistry is a whirlwind of activity. But our view of this fascinating world is mostly static. Scientists have to infer the details of chemical reactions from still images,...
View ArticleGivingTuesday is Dec. 3
Today, the UIC community unites in support of our mission, particularly in advancing student success and enhancing access to quality health care, as part of the global GivingTuesday movement. Your...
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UIC Police emergency: 312-355-5555Nonemergency: 312-996-2830TDD: 312-413-9323 Nov. 25-Dec. 1 CRIMES REPORTED TO UIC POLICE Criminal damage: 4Battery: 2Criminal trespass: 1Suspicious circumstances:...
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New dean lays out vision for UIC College of Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering Dean Lola Eniola-Adefeso speaks at a National Society of Black Engineers event in November. (Photo: Jim Young/UIC Engineering) What attracted...
View ArticleTeach English, study abroad in Brazil for summer 2025
Ready to explore the world while building your career? The Study Abroad and TESOL program in Brazil is your gateway to cultural immersion, professional growth and unforgettable experiences. Whether...
View ArticleType 1 diabetes study seeks participants
The University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing and the Illinois Institute of Technology are conducting a research study to assist in the development of an artificial pancreas through examining...
View ArticleOVCR 2024 holiday schedule
Dear colleagues, During the upcoming holiday season, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research will observe the UIC reduced service schedule for nonessential services. Please see the dates below...
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Latest SparkTalks spotlights close ties of research, education at UIC
At the University of Illinois Chicago, research is a critical part of student success. The November 2024 edition of SparkTalks — UIC’s regular showcase of lightning talks from faculty and staff —...
View ArticleDistinguished professor emerita’s book highlights importance of genetic testing
During Susan Weiss Liebman’s 34 years in UIC’s biological sciences department, she ran a yeast genetics research group that garnered over $13 million in external grant funding and taught undergraduate...
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ALL IN recognizes UIC’s efforts to increase student voter participation
Students with UIC Student Leadership and Civic Engagement registered voters and handed out voting information at the east side of campus Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Listen to story...
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UIC Police emergency: 312-355-5555Nonemergency: 312-996-2830TDD: 312-413-9323 Dec. 2-8 CRIMES REPORTED TO UIC POLICETheft: 4Battery: 2Deceptive practices: 1Aggravated assault: 1Assault: 1Criminal...
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Inspiring grad: Anjali Pinto
Anjali Pinto and her daughter, Ndidi. Pinto will graduate Dec. 14 from the UIC College of Nursing. (Photo: Anjali Pinto) When Anjali Pinto began her master’s degree in nursing at UIC in 2022, she...
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Inspiring grad: Kayla Pilgrim
Kayla Pilgrim. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) Just a few days before her 19th birthday, Kayla Pilgrim will have another reason to celebrate: She will be a proud UIC graduate. Listen to story summary...
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Inspiring grad: Gerardo Hernandez
Gerardo Hernandez. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) When Gerardo Hernandez enrolled at UIC, he already was familiar with the university’s reputation for promoting health equity and student research....
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Inspiring grad: Amy Vongonh
Amy Vongonh. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) As a Chicago native, Amy Vongonh already was familiar with UIC when she enrolled. She’d visited on school field trips, and her parents encouraged her to...
View ArticleInspiring grads of fall 2024
Meet our inspiring grads for fall 2024. These four students — in the College of Nursing, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and College of Applied Health Sciences — have made an impact in their...
View ArticleCelebrating commencement and a prosperous year ahead
Dear campus community, Perhaps the greatest joy of serving as chancellor is seeing our graduates cross the stage at commencement. This December, our 2,985 graduates bear testimony to the tangible and...
View ArticleGrenshaw Street Parking Structure construction starts Jan. 6
Dear students, faculty and staff, Last month, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved a plan to design and construct the Grenshaw Street Parking Structure at UIC. The new facility will be...
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Preparing the next generation of HIV/AIDS caregivers to end the epidemic
The Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center central office staff. (Photo: Monica Kass Rogers) For nearly four decades, physicians and scientists have fought the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Due to their...
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Take a look back at 2024 with these top UIC stories
Marie Lynn Miranda was officially invested as UIC’s 10th chancellor in April. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) From the Summer Olympics in Paris to the U.S. presidential election, a lot happened in 2024....
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UIC Police emergency: 312-355-5555Nonemergency: 312-996-2830TDD: 312-413-9323 Dec. 9-15 CRIMES REPORTED TO UIC POLICETheft: 4Aggravated battery: 1Domestic battery: 1Assault: 1Criminal damage:...
View ArticleTextbook adoption reminder
Dear colleagues, Registration began for the spring 2025 semester on Nov. 4. I encourage you to complete the adoption of your course materials to ensure they are available for students to acquire in...
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Class partners students with companies for sustainability certification
Left to right: Andrew Koralewski and Ki’Ayana Moore, UIC students, and Melissa Krchma, Bluedog’s director of workplace and digital empowerment, go over information. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Since...
View ArticleOVCAS 2024 holiday schedule
Dear students, faculty and staff, The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services provides essential services to the university community. It will remain open throughout the holiday...
View ArticleDecember 2024/January 2025 holiday schedule and gift days
Dear colleagues, Please view important information regarding the December/January holiday schedule and gift days. Sincerely, Gladys Lopez Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources For more...
View ArticleAntisemitism aimed at health care professionals has grown since 2023, study...
More than twice as many Jewish health care professionals reported antisemitic experiences after the events of Oct. 7, 2023 compared with before, a new study finds. The research, co-authored by UIC’s...
View ArticleSustaining Illinois seed grants available
Intended to foster collaboration among researchers across the Illinois Innovation Network, Sustaining Illinois seed grants require a lead PI and co-PI from two different Illinois Innovation Network...
View Article2024-25 Teaching Recognition Program winners
Dear faculty, The Teaching Recognition Program celebrates outstanding teaching at UIC and is a unique opportunity for faculty to showcase their dedication to education. Administered by faculty and...
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Christmas gift: Brother donates kidney to sister in transplant at UI Health
Dr. Stephen Bartlett, a transplant surgeon at UI Health, poses with Katie Moll and her brother, Philip “Lantz” Turner III. Turner is donating a kidney to his sister after a genetic kidney disease...
View ArticleRecent emergency response exercises to strengthen UIC’s emergency preparedness
Dear students, faculty and staff, On Dec. 17, the UIC Office of Preparedness and Response, in partnership with UIC Utilities and Energy Services, conducted an announced tabletop and functional exercise...
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Experiments verify high-pressure properties of materials used in many...
New experiments by UIC scientists could advance technologies that rely on materials with an unusual property called ferroelectricity. Ferroelectric materials can spontaneously polarize and stay...
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