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Lilia Fernandez

The Changing Face of Economic Mobility in Chicago

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…

(left to right) Brenda Leyva, Liliana Macias, Bernie Santarsiero, P. Zitlali Morales, Elsa Mayela Soto and Lauren Elizabeth De Jesus. (Photo: Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Latinos)

Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Latinos 2025 awards

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…

Professor Kevin M. Schultz standing on UIC's campus in the spring, wearing a gray suit and glasses

LAS Historian Digs into the Roots of 'Liberalism'

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.’

Oliver Keyhani

2025 Chancellor’s Translational Research Initiative Award

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 student stands smiling at graduation in their cap and gown

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):…