Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, is interviewed in a Chicago Sun-Times story about allegations of patronage hiring by Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough. “Usually, patronage hiring is a symptom of machine…
Public corruption research from the UIC political science department is cited in an Illinois Policy Institute article on Jeffrey Sallet, the outgoing of chief of Chicago’s FBI office who suggested more corruption indictments…
The Chicago Sun-Times quotes Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, in a story examining Woodlawn community organizer Rev. Leon Finney’s political influence and complaints regarding his real estate management. “I think he’ll…
David Stovall, UIC professor of African American studies and criminology, law and justice, is interviewed in a Chicago Tribune article exploring various issues surrounding the NFL’s community involvement initiative with Jay-Z’s ROC Nation,…
CBS 2 interviewed Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, in a segment on Mayor Lightfoot’s first 100 days in office and her plans to address the city’s budget deficit of approximately $1…
José Ángel Navejas, PhD candidate in the Hispanic and Italian Studies Department at UIC, will be presented with Pilsen Fest’s 2019 José Revueltas Award for Literature. Named after the renowned Mexican writer and…
Research from Roger Weissberg, UIC/LAS distinguished professor emeritus of psychology, is cited in an op-ed published by The Hechinger Report that explores how teachers view the benefits of social-emotional learning. http://bit.ly/2Nk6Y39
The Chicago Tribune interviewed Jane Rhodes, UIC professor and head of African American studies, in a column about “The 1619 Project,” which is a New York Times publication featuring a collection of essays…
The Chicago Tribune interviewed Jane Rhodes, UIC professor and head of African American studies, in a story on IFC’s new variety show parody “Sherman’s Showcase,” which follows a “Soul Train”-like show from 1972-present.…
The New York Times published an op-ed from Barbara Ransby, UIC professor of African American studies, gender and women’s studies, and history; LAS distinguished professor; and director of the Social Justice Initiative at…
