🌈 What does Pride Month mean today? Join Jennifer Brier of Gender and Women’s Studies and History as she unpacks the history of Pride, how it has changed over time, and what it…
Congratulations to Anna Romina Guevarra of Global Asian Studies on being named a recipient of the 2026 ASA Public Understanding of Sociology Award from the American Sociological Association. This prestigious honor recognizes her…
Ahead of a major early childhood research conference, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services removed several approved sessions, raising concerns among researchers about abrupt cancellations and possible political screening. Kate Zinsser…
Congratulations to Peter Coviello of English, whose essay, “Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani,” has been selected for The Best American Essays 2026 (edited by M. Gessen) 📚…
Congrats to #UICLAS faculty Peter Coviello, Darius Bost, Lilia Fernández, and Karen Su on participating in the 2026 American Writers Festival 📚 Coviello(english), who’s recent essay was named a 2026 Best American Essay;…
How can light help detect and treat disease? UIC chemist A. Jean-Luc Ayitou is helping answer that question through groundbreaking research in photobiology. His work has earned him the 2026 New Investigator Award…
Congratulations to Jane Rhodes, professor of Black Studies and associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on her election to the American Antiquarian Society—an esteemed recognition of her outstanding scholarship…
Explore Issue 3 of the UIC Journal for Health Equity, now available and featuring powerful student voices across creative writing, memoir, medical journalism, and research. Students from across disciplines examine health equity through…
Congratulations to #UICLAS faculty member Claire Decoteau of Social Sciences on being named a 2026–2027 Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University 👏 Learn more about her work and her upcoming project at Radcliffe: go.uic.edu/claire-decoteau-radcliffe-fellow
We’re proud to spotlight two outstanding LAS alumni making a powerful impact: 🏅 Dr. Javette Orgain – Recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award 🏅 Dr. Vijay Khiani – Recipient of the Humanitarian Award…
