Explore Issue 3 of the UIC Journal for Health Equity—featuring student writing, research, and storytelling focused on health equity.
Join us in supporting their work: https://t.co/fTKDKD6WMR
Congrats to Jane Rhodes, professor of Black Studies and associate dean of LAS, on her election to the American Antiquarian Society. An esteemed recognition of her outstanding scholarship and contributions to the field.
Learn more: https://t.co/BgK7HkelY6
.@thisisUIC researchers (@mictomi) modeled how rainfall extremes might change in African subregions due to climate change.
By 2099, extreme rainfall that historically occurred once every 50 years are projected to recur about every 5-10 years.
▶️https://t.co/RkmGf98kO8
.@EvRoundTable partnered with Evanston Latinos to host “Neighbors in Solidarity: Our Latino History & Today’s Fight for Immigrant Justice.” Julie Dowling, of @uicsoc & @lalsatuic, joined the conversation on Latino history & immigrant justice.
🔗 https://t.co/DKwd82l1vP
The University will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We pause to remember those who served and sacrificed. 🇺🇸
Wishing you a meaningful and restful long weekend!
Thank you to my beloved alma mater @thisisUIC for this story about our Pulitzer. And for letting me get in one of my longstanding jokes about farms and politicians https://t.co/4VR7o8dF1c
Congrats to acclaimed writer and @thisisuic professor Luis Alberto Urrea, who has been elected to the @americanacad, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Read more: https://t.co/o0Bx3nS2cy
🎉 Celebrating 10 years of learning, culture, and connection! Alumni, faculty, students, and friends gathered to honor a decade of the Oaxaca study abroad program—featuring a keynote from @Rick_Bayless and reflections on the program’s lasting impact. 🌎✨
🎉 Congratulations to our #UICLAS faculty members who were recently honored with a 2026 UIC Silver Circle Award for Teaching Excellence! Chosen by graduating seniors, this honor recognizes outstanding teaching and impact on students. 👏 #UICproud
🔗 https://t.co/yowR1vojDC
.@Chicago Sun‑Times takes a critical look at deadly domestic violence against Black women, drawing on the expertise of Beth Richie (@uicblst, @UICCLJ) to challenge narratives that sideline patriarchy and gender‑based violence.
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/FzWZBF2d0B
We won the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting @chicagotribune! Our entire newsroom covered Midway Blitz with everything we had. I’ve never been prouder of the Tribune or its commitment to the truth. It’s an honor to be part of this team.
🎓✨ #UICLAS Commencement is almost here! Celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at Credit Union 1 Arena. Livestream will be available 👉 https://t.co/4AbBQxuUsk 💙
How are Chicago arts orgs responding to federal funding cuts? @CrainsChicago takes a closer look with insights from Jane Rhodes, associate dean of #UICLAS.
🔗 https://t.co/0WaPOXGhbs
📘 The Spring 2026 LAS Faculty Research Bulletin (Vol. 4, Issue 2) is out!
From Sloan Fellowships to national book awards, LAS faculty continue to shine in research, teaching, and community engagement.
Explore the latest faculty achievements: https://t.co/p1UURt4QQn
From mass raids to quieter pressure campaigns, immigration enforcement is changing. A new @NYTmag story breaks it down, with insight from Adam Goodman of @lalsatuic on how fear has long shaped immigration policy.
🔗 https://t.co/oZgZrXSMeJ
A fossil once crowned by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest octopus is being re‑examined. Roy Plotnick of #UICLAS Earth and Environmental Sciences explains how scientists can interpret the same evidence in very different ways.
Read more: https://t.co/ttwGL1C50U
🛗 When your professor has just an elevator ride to explain their research…Hear UIC's Researchers of the Year explain their research — in a campus elevator. Learn about all #ResearcheroftheYear awardees: https://t.co/BHyFlL5y2O
#UICResearchWeek#UICResearchMatters#ThisIsUIC
#UICLAS Career Development & Internships partnered with UIC Careers to host Explore Chicago Careers, giving 50+ undergrads hands‑on exposure through employer site visits—ideal for students exploring majors, careers, or internships.
🔗 https://t.co/hHvdC6QAq7
🎉 Save the date! UIC’s Alumni Awards are on May 14 at 6 p.m. Celebrating #UICLAS alumni ⭐ Dr. Javette Orgain (Alumni Achievement) and ⭐ Dr. Vijay Khiani (Humanitarian). 🎟️ Early bird ends Apr 17: https://t.co/wMIKqCtKw4
#UICLAS#UICAlumni#UICProud