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James Searing

December 7, 2012

Deaths: James Searing, ‘tireless advocate’ for students

James Searing, a longtime professor, former department chair and scholar of African history, died unexpectedly at his home in Oak Park.

Vincent Paglione

December 5, 2012

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Vincent 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.

J. Christopher Westland

December 5, 2012

STEM scholar named honorary professor at Chinese university

Named overseas chair professor at Beihang University

December 5, 2012

Two recognized for impact in management studies

Business faculty members Robert Liden and Sandy Wayne were recognized as top scholars in their field by the journal “Academy of Management Perspectives.”

David Holt

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.

Marlowe Djuric-Kachlic

November 28, 2012

Pharmacy educators earn top honors

Two 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.

Kenneth Thomas at the Old State Capitol

November 28, 2012

Getting involved to spur change

Kenneth Thomas has already won two elections, and he’s hoping there are more wins in his future.

Beth Richie

November 28, 2012

Analyzing ‘prison nation’ impact on black women

Black 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.

Leane Dostaler

November 7, 2012

Deaths: Leane Dostaler

Leane Dostaler, 35, “a model teacher, trusted friend and integral part of the Tutorium in Intensive English,” died Oct. 24 after complications from surgery.

Political science student Emily Kosa meets President Barack Obama

November 2, 2012

First-hand education in presidential politics

Political science student Emily Kosa is gaining once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Obama presidential campaign.

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