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UIC professor, students build model of world’s longest suspension bridge
Graduate student Salvator Marrocco (left to right), engineering professor Farhad Ansari, instrument and measurement technician Todd Taylor and doctoral student Chengwei Wang work on the suspension...
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New student club launches ambitious semiconductor manufacturing project
Gabriel Rusecki (left) and Jahsim Albaghdadi discuss a microelectronics design in the Nanotechnology Core Facility. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) A new student group at University of Illinois Chicago...
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Documenting a life: Q&A with UIC’s Elizabeth Todd-Breland
Elizabeth Todd-Breland’s research focuses on topics such as urban and social history and the history of education. (Photo: Jasmin Shah/UIC) UIC history professor Elizabeth Todd-Breland’s conversations...
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New software finds aging cells that contribute to disease and health risks
For human health, prematurely aging cells are a big problem. When a cell ages and stops growing, its function changes, which can cause or worsen cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other...
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Lasso-shaped antibiotic co-developed by UIC evades standard drug resistance
Listen to story summary A small molecule shaped like a lasso may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases, according to a new study in Nature co-authored by University of Illinois...
View ArticleCelebrate Earth Month at UIC
Each April, for Earth Month, a global focus is placed on environmental awareness and action. At UIC, Planning, Sustainability and Project Management will sponsor and support a variety of campuswide...
View ArticleUIC Urban Forum highlights power of community engagement
In an era marked by complex social, economic and environmental challenges, the need for collaboration between anchor institutions and communities becomes even more crucial. Listen to story summary...
View ArticleAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program site visit is...
UI Health has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the prestigious designation of Magnet. The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program is the highest credential a health care organization...
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Students help out in Native American community for Alternative Spring Break
Listen to story summary For a different spring break experience, in March nine University of Illinois Chicago students traveled to Oklahoma for Alternative Spring Break, a program offered by Student...
View ArticleMerit Award nomination season starts
Dear faculty and staff, April marks the start of the 2025 Staff Merit Award nomination season. I encourage you to consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of the following UIC Merit Awards:...
View ArticleMark your calendar: April 14 Chair Chat with Coach K
Mike Krzyzewski knows a lot about success. As coach of Duke University’s men’s basketball team for four decades, “Coach K” built a winning record that made him one of the most accomplished basketball...
View ArticleRegistered student organization registration
Dear UIC students, faculty and staff, Each year, students from various colleges, majors, disciplines, cultures and walks of life join UIC’s 470-plus registered student organizations on campus. Student...
View ArticleReminder: Submit your course material adoptions
Dear faculty, Summer and fall 2025 course registrations are underway, and I encourage you to submit your course material adoptions as soon as possible to ensure our students are fully prepared for the...
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Nanoscale materials ripple in the cold, study finds
Two-dimensional materials only a few atoms thick hold great promise for a variety of technological uses, including energy storage, sensors and superconductivity. UIC researchers have discovered that...
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How UIC researchers are using lotería to emphasize worker health
Lotería is a Mexican game of chance, like bingo but with cards instead of numbered pingpong balls. Traditionally, the cards depict everyday objects or archetypes, like a tree, the moon or a mermaid....
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Nitric oxide may contribute to cancer by turning off genes, study finds
Nitric oxide is an important cell-signaling molecule in the body. It regulates blood pressure, immune response and the nervous system. But nitric oxide is not like other cellular signals. As a small...
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Juego de lotería destaca los vínculos entre el trabajo y la salud en las...
Estudiantes de posgrado de UIC, miembros del Consejo de Trabajo Saludable de Greater Lawndale, socios comunitarios y el personal del Centro Lawndale de UIC juegan a la Lotería de Greater Lawndale en...
View ArticleUIC graduate programs in top 25 in U.S. News rankings
Listen to story summary Multiple graduate programs at the University of Illinois Chicago have been listed among the top 25 nationally in the latest U.S News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate...
View ArticleMedia advisory: Mike Krzyzewski to visit UIC as part of Chair Chats series
Chicago native and legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will join University of Illinois Chicago Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda in a discussion centered on lessons of leadership and success. The...
View ArticleUpdate: New learning management system for UIC
Dear students, faculty and staff, Earlier this year, we announced that UIC was investigating a new learning management system to enhance the experience of our community. Currently, UIC relies on...
View ArticleImportant updates and support: Immigration, research and finances
Dear UIC Community, As the landscape shifts daily, we recognize the uncertainty it causes for our campus community. We are working hard to navigate these challenges thoughtfully and with care. We...
View ArticleFaculty entrepreneurs, innovators: Apply for leadership program
Dear colleagues, Please consider applying for the 2025 Faculty Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, a highly selective program that empowers faculty innovators to develop ventures that translate...
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UIC alum’s play to be shown on main stage
UIC theatre students Angel Harris, left, Ariana Kamla and Santino Leone rehearse “summertime, an interlude,” a play by UIC grad Aniello Fontano. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) The Fontano name is not...
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Flames volunteer locally for 2025 Day of Service
At the Kuumba Tre-Ahm Community Garden in Garfield Park, UIC student volunteers rolled up their sleeves to weed, plant and prepare garden beds for spring. (Photo: Hilary Domke/UIC) In a powerful...
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Community advocacy is the focus at 16th Student-run Minority Health Conference
Naomi Samuels, a first-year public health graduate student, collaborated with community groups and the city of Chicago to create a co-governance model for inclusive public policy. (Photo: Jenny...
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UIC lessons guide creation of first national public housing museum
Lisa Yun Lee, executive director of the National Public Housing Museum, stands with a rotary photo. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) As the executive director of the newly opened National Public Housing...
View ArticleSummer 2025 U-PASS+ Program
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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Chair Chats with Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski
#foogallery-gallery-174120 .fg-image { width: 320px; } UIC Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda listens as Coach K speaks during Chair Chat. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC)For this edition of Chair Chats, Mike...
View ArticleStudy: Twitter community clapped back at racist, sexist posts
That racism and sexism are prevalent online is not a surprise. But what UIC professor Ian Kennedy and co-researcher Shahill Parsons found by analyzing tweets after the 2023 NCAA Women’s National...
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Chicago native ‘Coach K’ shares his mother’s wisdom and other lessons during...
After amassing the most NCAA Division I wins in men’s college basketball history and coaching Hall of Fame players to three consecutive Olympic gold medal wins, Mike Krzyzewski may be one of the...
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3rd Annual Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society
Join us for an engaging symposium that delves into the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) research and its practical applications, as well as the significant challenges associated...
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Liliana Sánchez: Exploring how language affects comprehension and social...
Liliana Sánchez, professor of Hispanic and Italian Studies, named a 2024-25 Distinguished Scholar in Humanities, Arts, Design and Architecture. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Liliana Sánchez grew up in...
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Andy Nguyen: Designing molecular machines inspired by nature
Andy Nguyen, assistant professor of chemistry, named 2024-25 Rising Star in Natural Sciences and Engineering. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) When it comes to engineering, nature remains undefeated....
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Kanchan Jaswal: Uncovering a key to infection in the gut microbiota
Kanchan Jaswal, postdoctoral scholar in the College of Medicine at UIC, named 2024-25 Postdoctoral Scholar of the Year. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Kanchan Jaswal has always been curious. While...
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Branko Bogicevic: Building the infrastructure for scientific advancement
Branko Bogicevic, senior assistant director for project management, named inaugural Champion of Research Support. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) For research to excel, it requires modern, reliable...
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Maria Siemionow: Slowing the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Maria Siemionow, professor in the Department of Orthopedics, named 2024-25 Distinguished Researcher in Clinical Sciences. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Maria Siemionow has...
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UIC researchers, scholars make strides in their fields, ranging from music to...
The excellence of UIC research is built on its community, which has expertise across all fields of science and humanities. The UIC Research and Scholarship Annual Awards, presented by the Office of...
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Danny Bernard Martin: Exploring what it means to learn math while Black
Danny Bernard Martin, professor of education and mathematics. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) “I like to tell people that my research program is built on two questions,” UIC professor Danny Bernard...
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Tanvi Bhatt: Predicting and preventing falls with research-based training
Tanvi Bhatt, professor of physical therapy and rehabilitation services, named 2024-25 Distinguished Researcher in Clinical Sciences. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC) Slips in an icy parking lot or trips on...
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Elizabeth Glover: Studying the brain to design better treatments for alcohol...
Elizabeth Glover, assistant professor in the UIC Department of Psychiatry, named 2024-25 Rising Star in Basic Life Sciences. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) Over the last century, science has radically...
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Michael Trenary: Observing and controlling chemical reactions on metal...
Michael Trenary, chemistry professor, named 2024-25 Distinguished Researcher in Natural Sciences and Engineering. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) How chemicals behave on metal surfaces is what drives...
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Uchechi Mitchell: Detecting if racial inequities make people age faster
Uchechi Mitchell, associate professor of community health sciences, named 2024-25 Rising Star in Social Sciences. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) What does effective health education look like in...
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Liza Calisesi Maidens: Centering underrepresented voices in classical choral...
Liza Calisesi Maidens, assistant professor in the School of Theatre and Music, named 2024-25 Rising Star in Humanities, Arts, Design and Architecture. (Martin Hernandez/UIC) Picture a bus filled with...
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Leslie Williams: Addressing the stigma of substance use disorder
Leslie Williams, assistant professor in the School of Public Health, named 2024-25 Rising Star in the Clinical Sciences. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) In fifth grade, Leslie Williams read the 1980s...
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Lijun Rong: Developing therapies to fight the next pandemic
Lijun Rong, professor in the UIC Department of Microbiology and Immunology, named 2024-25 Distinguished Researcher in Basic Life Sciences. (Photo: Martin Hernandez/UIC) The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a...
View ArticleInternational travel safety biennial communication
Dear UIC campus community, We write to remind all UIC faculty, staff and students about traveling safely and the need for preapproval for and reporting of university-authorized or sponsored...
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UIC teams with CPS, CCC for college pathway program
Juan Salgado, chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, Marie Lynn Miranda, UIC chancellor, and Pedro Martinez, CPS chief executive officer, at the Chicago Roadmap 2.0 launch event in Student Center...
View ArticleIntroducing the new Learning Management System transition website and...
Dear UIC community, In response to the recent announcement, Learning Technology Solutions is pleased to announce the Learning Management System transition website. This new site provides an overview...
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Simple consultations in emergency room can help patients manage high blood...
A simple consultation during unrelated visits to the emergency room can help patients with high blood pressure — “the silent killer” — manage the condition, even before they experience symptoms,...
View ArticleU of I System to host Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress
The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress is coming to Chicago from June 16-19, and the University of Illinois System is the proud host of this global convening of thought leaders,...
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