University of Illinois Chicago

A major research university in the heart of one of the world's great cities.

[University of Illinois Chicago @thisisUIC]

Welcome back, Flames!🔥❤️

Write your own story of excellence this year. And remember to join us Wednesday, August 26, as we make the largest UIC human circle mark in university history. Register now at https://t.co/HtCv0H0ClW
#BackToSchool2026 #Convocation #ThisIsUIC #UIC

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UIC got @ChiMarathon runners FIRED UP on mile 17.5 as they ran through campus and the UIC Cheer Zone! Look through moments from Sunday to feel the energy for yourself 🔥👟

#ChicagoMarathon #ThisIsUIC #UIC #Chicago #Marathon

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On the "This Is UIC" podcast, Kevin Schultz, history professor in @uiclas, explores how history serves as both a lens for understanding the present and a roadmap for the future.

Listen on UIC today at https://t.co/oGf6PTjHVZ

#ThisIsUIC #UIC #Chicago #Podcast

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.@thisisUIC has joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory. 🙌👏

It's a consortium of eight universities shaping #quantum technology’s future through collaborative research, innovation and workforce development.

Learn more ▶️https://t.co/FZx7iBCXYg

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With record funding from the @NIH and the State of Illinois, UIC continues to make discoveries known that solve problems and uplift communities.

🔗 Learn more https://t.co/SG364t9qmd

#UICResearchMatters #MakeItKnown #UIC #ThisIsUIC #Chicago

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UIC is among the nation’s top public universities and a leading institution for social mobility, according to 2027 @usnews Best Colleges!

#1 in Illinois for social mobility
#43 public university in the nation
#9 Bachelor of science in nursing

Learn more: https://t.co/QIWLrC3GgI

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Fresh food, doctor's orders 🥬

Following appointments, @UIHealth diabetes patients receive a “prescription” for eight to 10 fresh food items through the Fresh Food Farmacy.

Learn more on UIC today at https://t.co/VOpKVjw8Ef

#ThisIsUIC #UIC #Chicago #FreshFood

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On the first episode of season 2 of the #ThisIsUIC podcast, Mia Garcia-Hills reflects on the personal experiences that shaped her lifelong commitment to service, including the influence of her father, a Korean War veteran. 

Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/NPHyvkrE5x

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It's a brand new semester at UIC 🕷️🔥

#ThisIsUIC #UIC #Chicago #BrandNewDay

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#UIC made its mark on the Chicago Riverwalk, lighting up Merchandise Mart for the @artonthemart debut of "Where Data Becomes Light: The Beauty of Scientific Visualization," a collaboration of @evl_uic and @argonne.

View now through Nov. 15, and learn more https://t.co/0YXSUEoFt7

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“Never Forget: 9/11 25th Anniversary” at the National Veterans Art Museum shares the impact the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks had on UIC faculty, staff, students and @UIC_Alumni.

Learn more: https://t.co/LEMl1gNxIL

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For the second year in a row, UIC has set a record for total enrollment and its LARGEST incoming class ever for fall 2026!

Learn more at the UIC today article at https://t.co/TJtsGBJgP6

#ThisIsUIC #UIC #Chicago

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Season 2 of the “This is UIC” podcast starts Sept. 8. Episode by episode, we're uncovering the knowledge, voices and resilience of UIC. We're letting the world know what we know.

In the meantime, catch up on season 1 at https://t.co/ukRGWkUEsQ

#ThisIsUIC #Podcast #UIC #Chicago

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We made UIC history last night 🔥

Welcome to the Class of 2030, and to the entire UIC community that came together to make the biggest human UIC logo yet! One Circle. One UIC. One unforgettable start to the year.

#ThisIsUIC #UIC #Convocation2026 #Chicago

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Turns out there's lots of circles across UIC — but we're making the biggest one on Wednesday, Aug. 26.

📍Now at @CU1Arena. Register at https://t.co/HtCv0H0ClW

#ThisIsUIC #BackToSchool2026 #UIC #Chicago #Convocation

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We missed you, Flames! Happy first day of classes 🥹❤️
#ThisIsUIC #BackToSchool #UIC #Chicago

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🍦🍧 The UIC community scooped up some school spirit at UIC Chancellor Miranda’s annual ice cream (and Italian ice) social!

#ThisIsUIC #UIC #Chicago #IceCream

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🔗Register now at https://t.co/HtCv0H0ClW! Photo capture 5:45-5:55 p.m. Come early, stay late. Full 2026 Convocation schedule of events from 4-8 p.m.

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On August 26, we’re making UIC history together, but it doesn't happen without you showing up. This event is for ALL students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, family, etc. All registered attendees will receive a free UIC hat, t-shirt and meal ticket. Let's go, Flames! 🔥
#OneUIC

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How well do you know your school colors? Vote for the right answer in the comments below! 👇

#UIC #ThisIsUIC #Chicago