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Walk through UIC’s architectural history
Before they were removed in the 1990s, elevated concrete walkways connected campus buildings and entrances were at second-floor levels. (Photo: University of Illinois Chicago) Jessica Williams planned...
View ArticleAre you ready for orientation? 5 tips for new students
For new UIC students starting classes this fall, there’s a lot to learn even before the semester starts. Where is my class? Where can I eat lunch? And who is Sparky? These and many others are the...
View ArticleQ&A on maternal health care with Rachel Caskey
Dr. Rachel Caskey, professor of medicine and pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago, highlights the critical importance of maternal health care. In a conversation with Science Sparks, she...
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Colorectal cancer treated with cholesterol inhibitor in UIC study
Wonhwa Cho, UIC professor of chemistry. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago successfully treated a common type of colorectal cancer tumor with a cholesterol...
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Kaplan test prep program saves UIC students $3.5M and counting
UIC student Samantha Amaro works at her computer during a Kaplan course. (Photo: Samantha Amaro) Aspiring lawyer and UIC senior Samantha Amaro knew the exam required for law school admission wouldn’t...
View ArticleUIC team wins first place in NASA Lunabotics competition
UIC students won first place in the Robotic Construction competition during NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation’s Center for Space Education in Florida earlier this...
View ArticleSee the winning 2025 Images of Research
Each year, the Graduate College and University Library organize the Image of Research competition, an exhibit to showcase the breadth and diversity of research at UIC. Students enrolled in a graduate...
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EXITO trains undergrads to tackle health disparities
Participants in the first cohort of the EXITO program were (back row, left to right) Ramona Alcala, Alexander Garcia, Darren Annor, College of Health Sciences Dean Carlos Crespo, Dante McCoy and...
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Two-in-one treatment targets ‘undruggable’ lung cancer
From left: Dr. Malek Massad, Ian Papautsky, Ines Pulido, Takeshi Shimamura and Dr. Khaled Abdelhady. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Takeshi Shimamura, an associate professor of surgery in the College of...
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ION is upgrading our LMS and SIS
ION has upgraded to streamline the enrollment process. We will also use Canvas for our LMS. Please use these new membership codes: • FM4WK for 4-week courses • FM8WK for 8-week courses Visit the ION...
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UIC alum presents ‘sonic sculpture’ using prison bars at Gallery 400
UIC alum Maria Gaspar at her sonic sculpture, which she made out of prison bars from the Cook County Jail. A musical performance using the sculpture will take place on July 23 at UIC’s Gallery 400....
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Meet UIC’s civilian and officer of the year
The UIC Police Department each year names two people who exemplify service to the UIC community. This year, the department named Rinell Readus (left) the Civilian of the Year and Robert Altman (right)...
View ArticleInterim vice chancellor for equity and diversity named
Dear UIC Community, I am pleased to share that Lionel Allen, EdD, will serve as interim vice chancellor for equity and diversity, effective July 1, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board...
View ArticleDiscover 5 strategies to increase your email marketing response rates
Dear faculty and staff, The next Circles of Excellence, on Aug. 7, will focus on how to increase your email marketing response rates and better understand your target audience. Discover 5 strategies to...
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UIC Spatial and Genome Technologies Core opens new research pathways
UIC researchers recently celebrated the launch of the Spatial and Genome Technologies Core. (Photo: Khademul Islam) Understanding the makeup of cells and their interactions is essential for...
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UIC faculty transform Hull-House legacy into a living classroom
Original Hull-House newsletters are found in the Hull-House archives in the Richard J. Daley Library. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) This fall, students in Raphael Magarik’s junior-level English class...
View ArticlePhishing alert: Fake UIC job placement emails
Dear students, We want to make you aware of a phishing scam currently targeting members of the UIC community. Fraudulent emails are circulating that falsely claim to be from the “UIC Office of Job...
View ArticlePhishing alert: Fraudulent emails impersonating UIC Student Services
Dear faculty and staff, We want to alert you to a phishing scam currently targeting members of the UIC community. Several members have received fraudulent emails impersonating the “UIC Office of Job...
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At hackathon, UIC creates AI innovations for health
Keaton Mullins (far right) and his teammates. (Photo: Adam Biba/UIC) Anuja Tayal, a UIC computer science doctoral student, began her first hackathon on the morning of May 30, a Friday. By Saturday...
View ArticleUIC Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
Dear UIC students, faculty and staff: In accordance with federal guidelines, the following information is provided each semester to inform and remind students and employees about the UIC Alcohol and...
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