Before you cast your vote in the upcoming election, make sure to read this powerful op-ed published in the Chicago Sun-Times by Professor Emeritus Dick Simpson on the referendum at the bottom of…
UIC joins worldwide effort to transcribe Frederick Douglass’ papers for future researchers. With help from numerous colleges and organizations, UICLAS BlackStudies organized an event that helped transcribe historic notes, invites, and other communications…
Professor Zizi Papacharissi from the Department of Communication recently discussed the past, present, and future of Facebook with ABC Australia! She believes that the community aspect of Facebook doesn’t scale well and Meta…
Yuri Polikanov’s lab and colleagues from Harvard University have developed an antibiotic that could give medicine a new weapon to fight drug-resistant bacteria and the diseases they cause. Read full story: go.uic.edu/yury-polikanov-uic-today
UICLAS Assistant Professor of History, Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez’s powerful insight in The Guardian sheds light on the risks of exploitative work environments. Read all about it ➡️ go.uic.edu/ivon-padilla-rodriguez-the-guardian
Congratulations to our UICLAS Faculty members who have just been awarded the Teaching Recognition Program Award for 2023-2023! 🏆 Congrats to Eric Leshikar, Carrie Pichan, Kim Potowski, Jessica Shaw, and Karen Su for…
Cedric Johnson, Professor of Political Science and Black Studies, is quoted in the Southside Weekly discussing the opposition to migrant camps and struggles of marginalized communities in Chicago. Read the full article…
Assistant Professor of Communication Mariah Wellman comments on a recent CNN article on concerning impact of social media wellness influencers spreading misinformation on climate change. Read more ➡️ go.uic.edu/mariah-wellman-cnn
“At UIC, in partnership with College of Education faculty, this funding will support free child care for low-income student parents; expand services to include infants and toddlers care; expand care at the Children’s…
