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Justin Taylor, who graduated from UIC in 2011 with an engineering degree, sitting at his desk.

September 15, 2026

From UIC engineering student to game creator 

“UIC gave me the opportunity for a world of different cultures, different viewpoints, and a world of possibilities,” says Justin Taylor.

2026 UIC Convocation

September 3, 2026

How UIC diverted 188 pounds of shirts from landfills

Outdated shirts were given a new purpose and a special significance at convocation

September 1, 2026

Photos: A new school year kicks off at UIC

New and returning students greeted friends and made new ones as the fall semester began.

September 1, 2026

Headache Medicine Fellowship Program selects latest fellow

Dr. Mehwish Aziz joins fellowship program at Rockford campus.

Danny Villalobos standing next to with UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Hall outdoor signage. building in the background.

September 1, 2026

Man with a plan: UIC grad has a vision for his Garfield Ridge neighborhood

Danny Villalobos has created a plan for neighborhood improvements using his UIC training and community input.

NSF Fellowship Students, Jake McCoy, Mare McGrory, Ahoora Tamizifar, and Leanna Pfeffer.

August 24, 2026

UIC doctoral students garner NSF graduate research fellowships 

The fellowships will support their work in wearable medical devices, climate resilience and more.

August 18, 2026

8 UIC students earn Schweitzer fellowships

Fellows will lead public health projects to address trauma, chronic pain and more.

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.

CFL GED group pose.

July 7, 2026

UIC Center for Literacy’s GED program opens doors for adult learners 

This spring marks the first graduating cohort since the program’s return.

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