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Students Discuss the Republican's New Tax Bill

In These Times published an article from Jeff Schuhrke, UIC PhD student in history, on the impact the Republican tax bill would have on graduate students. The article includes quotes from other UIC…

Dick Simpson Reflects on Career and New Memoir

CLTV’s “Politics Tonight” recently aired an interview with Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, about his career and new memoir “The Good Fight: Life Lessons from a Chicago Progressive.” Watch the interview…

Professor Filindra Discusses Gun Use, Policy & Race in America

The latest installment of “One Year Later,” a special post-2016 election series from KCRW Radio in Santa Monica that examines the debate over national political issues, features an interview with Alexandra Filindra, UIC…

Professor Dick Simpson Talks Politics with the Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Tribune quotes Dick Simpson, UIC professor of political science, in an article about the practice and rules surrounding political activities, such as gathering signatures, at CTA and Metra stations. Simpson said…

Social Media Tech Study Highlights Role of Friendship

Steve Jones, UIC distinguished professor of communication, was interviewed in a Chicago Tribune story about a study that suggests close friendships could lead to sharper memory as adults age.  Jones talks about what…

Faculty Named 2018 American Mathematical Society Fellows

LAS is excited to announce that three faculty members of the Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) department have been honored as 2018 Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS). Aldridge (Pete) Bousfield was honored for…