December 7, 2012
Deaths: James Searing, ‘tireless advocate’ for studentsJames Searing, a longtime professor, former department chair and scholar of African history, died unexpectedly at his home in Oak Park.
December 5, 2012
PeopleVincent Paglione, who retired in 2010 after 33 years as associate dean for students in the College of Architecture and the Arts, will receive a Distinguished Service Award from the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the chapter’s annual meeting Dec. 7.
December 5, 2012
STEM scholar named honorary professor at Chinese universityNamed overseas chair professor at Beihang University
December 5, 2012
Two recognized for impact in management studiesBusiness faculty members Robert Liden and Sandy Wayne were recognized as top scholars in their field by the journal “Academy of Management Perspectives.”
December 5, 2012
Students honored as ‘future care scholars’Two UIC students — one in medicine, the other in nursing — are among 40 health care students nationwide to be named 2012 Tylenol Future Care Scholars.
November 28, 2012
Pharmacy educators earn top honorsTwo UIC pharmacy educators received top honors from the Illinois Pharmacists Association.Nicholas Popovich, professor and head of pharmacy administration, was named Illinois Pharmacist of the Year.
November 28, 2012
Getting involved to spur changeKenneth Thomas has already won two elections, and he’s hoping there are more wins in his future.
November 28, 2012
Analyzing ‘prison nation’ impact on black womenBlack women in poor neighborhoods have faced increasing violence because public policy has focused on unconditional punishment, not prevention, according to a new book by public policy expert Beth Richie.
November 7, 2012
Deaths: Leane DostalerLeane Dostaler, 35, “a model teacher, trusted friend and integral part of the Tutorium in Intensive English,” died Oct. 24 after complications from surgery.
November 2, 2012
First-hand education in presidential politicsPolitical science student Emily Kosa is gaining once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Obama presidential campaign.