Elizabeth Todd-Breland of History offers expert insight in a recent Chicago Sun-Times piece exploring the historical roots of this local tradition & how it intersects with race, housing, and policy in the city.…
Congrats to six exceptional #UICLAS faculty members! They’re among 15 #UIC researchers to receive the 2024–25 NSF CAREER Award — the National Science Foundation’s highest honor for early career faculty with outstanding potential…
At UIC’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, award-winning mathematician Laura Schaposnik connects disciplines, mentors future scholars, and applies pure math to real-world challenges.
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…
