Effects 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....
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Nursing 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...
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Photos: 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...
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Los 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...
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UIC 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...
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How 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 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 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 ArticleCourt order temporarily blocks federal funding freeze
Dear campus community, A temporary restraining order (TRO) against proposed changes in federal spending related to recent executive orders was issued on Jan. 31. This means that work on federal grants...
View ArticleSave the date for the 2025 UIC Urban Forum
The 2025 UIC Urban Forum, titled The Power of Community Engagement: Building Bridges for Shared Impact, will take place April 8 in the Illinois Room in Student Center East. In an era marked by complex...
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Two UIC women recognized with US Presidential awards
Nina Hike (left), a UIC College of Education doctoral student, and Laura Schaposnik, a UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences professor of mathematics. (Photos: Jenny Fontaine and Laura Schaposnik)...
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Gallery 400 Street Side exhibit offers windows to art
Streetside, public art project at Gallery 400. Tonika Johnson and Joe “Cujo” Nelson, Art Powers, 2024. (Photo: Jonas Mikowsch Müller-Ahlheim) Walking outside Gallery 400 on the north end of the UIC...
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...
View ArticleFaculty Advisory Committee nominations
The campus Faculty Advisory Committee seeks nominations for faculty willing to serve in this major facet of shared governance at UIC. The entire campus faculty elects the committee in a ballot...
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