Can we solve homelessness by institutionalizing people? #UICLAS Associate Professor of Criminology, Law and Justice Liat Ben-Moshe recently discussed her expert opinion on this issue in an article in the Los Angeles Times.…
Segregation and racial gaps in education still prevail despite decades of progress – check out the eye-opening op-ed from Alexandra Filindra of Political Science to understand the complex reality behind these disparities: go.uic.edu/alexandra-filindra-op-ed
Corruption has been a part of Illinois politics for years, yet voter interest in state elections only continues to increase. Check out what Prof. Emeritus of @uicpols had to say about the topic:…
What can fruit flies teach us about human development? A new study by Biological Sciences Professor Alexander Shingleton and colleagues has uncovered a potential trigger that could explain why puberty triggers us to…
2023 may be the year the world wakes up to the effects of global warming. Check out this report from Illinois Public Media on how higher temperatures impact people and our planet. Assistant…
China wants to tear down old neighborhoods to revive its economy. Although there are potentially quick economic benefits, the long-term implications on China’s communities and people are yet to be seen. Associate Professor…
Congratulations to Professor Robin Reames from the Department of English for the excellent review received from Kirkus Reviews for her latest publication, “The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric…
Listen to Alexandra Filindra, associate professor of political science, as she joins Krys Boyd of KeraThink to talk about gun culture in the 21st Century. Get a copy of her book, “Race, Rights,…
Congratulations to Mark Liechty, professor of Anthropology, whose most recent book, “What Went Right: Sustainability versus Dependence in Nepal’s Hydropower Development,” has won the Surya Subedi Prize from the Royal Asiatic Society of…
Congrats to Marc Buslik, Criminal Law and Justice, lecturer & PhD grad, for receiving the 2023 Innovation in Policing award. He developed an innovative “Collaborative Police Legitimacy” model & created a new police…
