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Orly Lazarov Headshot in lab.

What makes superagers' brains special?

UIC researchers have an answer, and it's all about neuron growth.

Individuals enjoying the Black History Month Fashion Show 2026 event.

Photos: Black History Month wraps with fashion show, marketplace

See photos from the fashion show celebrating decades of fashion and from the pop-up featuring Black-owned student businesses.

Zac Adesanya holding Bioplastic samples with Ezinne Achinivu looking on.

Could a new material from UIC scientists curb single-use plastics?

The plant-based substance takes just one month to break down in soil.

Side-by-side headshots of Philip Engel and Andy Nguyen.

Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowships

Philip Engel and Andy Nguyen are two of 126 fellows across the U.S. and Canada.

Professor Danny Martin posing outside on UIC campus.

Professor Danny Martin elected to National Academy of Education

“I look forward to joining others and foregrounding the issues that I'm really concerned about," Martin said of joining the academy. 

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    What makes superagers' brains special?

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    Photos: Black History Month wraps with fashion show, marketplace

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    Could a new material from UIC scientists curb single-use plastics?

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    Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowships

  • Faculty

    Professor Danny Martin elected to National Academy of Education

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April 10: Chair Chats featuring Magic Johnson

Join Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda as she chats with Johnson about the influence his college journey continues to have on his success as an athlete and executive.

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Mid-semester well-being support for UIC students

Resources to care for your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

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Voting on campus: 2026 primary election details

Anyone who permanently resides in the City of Chicago can vote on campus through March 17.

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    side-by-side photos of two UIC students who earned Gilman scholarships to study abroad

    UIC students earn 2026 Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

    Two Flames broaden their education thanks to national study abroad grants.

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    Lesson plans help educators teach the history of Black nurses

    Developed by the UIC College of Nursing, the lesson plans are available for middle school, high school and college educators.

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    Zoey’s UIC story: Support from all angles

    Transfer student finds academic, financial and social support at UIC.

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