Check out the latest article from GBH featuring Distinguished Professor Barbara Ransby’s insights on right-wing activists leveling accusations of plagiarism against Black scholars and DEI professionals. “Shapiro, Rufo, and other activists on…
The Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the University Library have announced the 2024-25 Open Textbook Faculty Incentive Program awardees, with #UICLAS Faculty among them. This program encourages…
We are pleased to announce that Paul-Brian McInerney of Sociology has been selected to receive UIC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for 2024-25! Join us in congratulating Professor McInerney on this well-deserved recognition…
Congratulations to Alexandra Filindra of Political Science for receiving The Robert E. Lane Award from the American Political Science Association for her book “Race, Rights, and Rifles: The Origins of the NRA and…
A study from #UICLAS Sociology PhD student Victoria Brockett found that Black women are drawn to veganism for reasons beyond just health – animal rights, anti-racism, and environmental protection all play a role.…
A local group fighting for justice for alleged victims of torture by Chicago Police is getting support from the United Nations. Co-director of MAMAS Collective and professor at Global Asian Studies, Nadine Naber,…
As we prepare for the 2024 presidential election, it’s crucial to be aware of misinformation and disinformation surrounding candidates and elections. Check out what Zachary McDowell of Communication has to say in this…
The casino plan at Hawthorne Race Course has led to a legal nightmare, with $6.7M in liens filed against the owners and lawmakers considering revoking their monopoly. Dick Simpson of @uicpols chimes in…
Congratulations to Claire Laurier Decoteau of Sociology and Kim Ricardo from UIC Law for receiving a grant from the Society of Family Planning to fund their interdisciplinary project, “Abortion on the move: Navigating…
Ivón Padilla-Rodríguez, UIC assistant professor of history, is a recipient of the prestigious 2024 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship comes with a $70,000 grant for research and scholarship in the…
