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1,000-Plus Reasons to Celebrate

On May 11, 2025, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences proudly celebrated the graduating class of 2025. With more than 1,000 graduates, the Credit Union 1 Arena was filled with families, loved…

Kevin M. Schutlz

Kevin M. Schultz Featured in Times Higher Education

Kevin M. Schultz, professor and chair of the Department of History at UIC, was recently featured in Times Higher Education for his provocative new book, Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals):…

UIC Research & Scholarship 2024-25 Annual Awards

UIC 2024-25 Research and Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to the following LAS Faculty for winning UIC Research & Scholarship 2024-2025 Annual Awards: 🏅Rising Star: Andy I. Nguyen, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry 🏅Distinguished Researcher: Michael Trenary, PhD, Professor, Department…

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Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2025

Congratulations to Elizabeth Todd-Breland of History, her co-authored book, “I Didn’t Come Here to Lie: My Life and Education,” has been named one of Ms. Magazine’s “Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2025”! 📚✨…