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UIC's Serap Erdal headshot.

May 18, 2026

UIC, community partners monitor air pollution in Chicago

Open Air Chicago is the country’s largest hyperlocal air quality monitoring network.

University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering commencement on May 9, 2026. (Photo: Jim Young/UIC Engineering)

May 12, 2026

Photos: Spring 2026 commencement

More than 6,600 University of Illinois Chicago graduates earned their degrees at commencement ceremonies May 6-9.

May 5, 2026

How 4 exceptional spring grads made their mark at UIC

Meet these outstanding UIC students who graduated May 6-9.

a student in a graduation gown holds up her sash

May 5, 2026

Margarita Arango: Turning academic excellence into public impact

Arango was president of the Student Advocacy Coalition, ambassador for her college and now its commencement speaker.

A young college student with glasses wearing a hooded sweatshirt is talking while another college student with dark hair and glasses wearing a dark sweater listens.

May 5, 2026

What UIC students added to Housing Museum’s archives

UIC Honors College class interviewed public housing residents about their lives. 

A group of Evans Scholars posing in front of the ARC building on the UIC campus in their cap and gown.

May 4, 2026

Largest class of Evans Scholars set to graduate from UIC 

UIC’s program now has 77 students, making it the third-largest in the nation.

Yonik Perez posing in a graduation gown by a staircase.

May 4, 2026

Yonik Perez: Finding ways to help others succeed

Veteran, first-gen graduate student leaves legacy of service and leadership at UIC.

A woman with long, dark curly hair wears a cap and gown and sits outside of a city background that includes Chicago's Willis Tower and a building with the UIC logo.

May 4, 2026

Emily Manzo: Leading with purpose and vision

Urban education senior helped restart campus powwow, bringing together UIC’s Native American community.

Two individuals sit outside talking at the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program.

May 4, 2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters linked to lower violence and substance use among youth 

UIC study tracks youth outcomes over four years across 13 states.

A close up of an Engineering student with their anxiety project on their ear.

April 28, 2026

UIC students create wearable tech for children with anxiety 

The project was one of 200 presented at the Engineering Expo 2026.

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