UIC researchers, led by Chemistry Professor Wonhwa Cho, found a way to block tumor growth in mice using a cholesterol inhibitor — with promising results. The team is now preparing the molecule for…
As President Trump criticizes both Israel and Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, International Studies, and Political Science Norma Claire Moruzzi offers a perspective on the deeper…
Dr. Margarita Saona’s transformative experience in the healthcare system inspired a commitment to cultural enrichment at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Congratulations to Josefina Bañales of the Department of Psychology on being named a 2025 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow! This highly competitive and prestigious award recognizes Dr. Bañales as a rising leader…
In a new Newsweek article, Alexandra Filindra of Political Science and Psychology joins experts weighing in on the federal restrictions on Medicaid use for undocumented migrants. “Excluding undocumented people from health insurance will…
The South Side Weekly features powerful commentary from Lilia Fernández of History on how economic mobility has changed for immigrant families in Chicago. “Economic mobility has become more challenging to achieve for many…
Congrats to Liliana Macias (History), P. Zitlali Morales (LALS), and Daniela Cueche (Criminology) on receiving the 2025 Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Latinos Award! The awards and scholarship are presented to dedicated…
Kevin M. Schultz, history professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, shares insights from his latest book examining the polarizing power of the word ‘liberalism.’
Congratulations to Oliver Keyhani of Biological Sciences, one of this year’s awardees of the Chancellor’s Translational Research Initiative! 🎖️ Dr. Keyhani was recognized for his discovery of a new antibiotic derived from ambrosia…
A $2M gift from UICLAS alumnus Herb Paaren (BS ’71, MS ’73, PhD ’76) is powering the future of drug discovery at #UIC. His support will help build the Drug Discovery and Cancer…
