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August 18, 2026

Paving the way for public health careers

UIC’s Pre-Health Academic Readiness Program prepares first-year students for campus life.

August 10, 2026

UIC alums talk about how education shaped their upward mobility

Two alums from different eras and different fields reflect how a UIC education created opportunity and economic mobility.

Debra Evans, MS Engineering ’85, at the Computer Design Research and Learning Center on Nov. 11, 2025, headshot.

August 10, 2026

’85 UIC grad makes most of access to opportunities

Debra Evans was the first in her family to graduate college, but not the last.

Miguel Lemus with Soldier Field stadium in the background.

August 10, 2026

’18 communications grad says UIC led him to the Chicago Bears  

Miguel Lemus parents’ work ethic and college professors helped pave the way to success.

view above of University Hall and lecture halls

August 3, 2026

UIC nationally recognized for degree pathway program

The Wieman Award for Excellence recognizes the university’s role in Chicago Roadmap 2.0.

UIC student Jaqueza Thomas, Student Center East.

June 15, 2026

Meet the UIC student changing lives in his community

Watch how college senior Jaqueza Thomas builds opportunities for young people across Chicago.

Sparkhacks Board, two individuals posing together.

March 3, 2026

Lighting the spark: How students built UIC’s hackathon 

The popularity of the annual event is booming among UIC students.

Band members playing with Sparky, the conductor, leading the band at 2025 Chicago Marathon.

December 9, 2025

‘Fire Up Flames:’ Pep band boosts more than school spirit

UIC’s pep band develops school pride, student leadership and sense of campus belonging.

A man with a beard wearing a green sweatshirt and jeans kneels outside the UIC theatre building.

December 2, 2025

Student’s production company opens doors to Chicago theatre 

Omar Fernandez developed Subtext Studios as a creative outlet for UIC theatre artists. 

Sharron Evans headshot

November 13, 2025

UIC welcomes new vice chancellor for student affairs

Sharron Evans, JD, has been named vice chancellor for students affairs at UIC, effective Jan. 16, 2026.

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