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a group of students in winter coats in the snow at a local nonprofit

Photo gallery: Students volunteer on MLK Jr. Day of Service

The students spruced up the garden at a local preschool and organized donations at a historic church.

Headshot of Excellence in Teaching Award winners. Colin Haley, Chris Kanich, Ann Lousin, P. Zitlali Morales, Ben Ost

These 5 faculty were named outstanding teachers at UIC

Each year, UIC honors some of its most dedicated and outstanding teachers with the Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Collection photos from the UIC top stories of 2025.

Take another look at these top stories from UIC in 2025 

Relive the top stories from UIC that made news in 2025.  

a graduate at commencement gives a double peace sign

Photos: Fall 2025 commencement

Graduates, their families, friends and teachers celebrated the milestone achievement at ceremonies on Dec. 12 and 13.

students walking down hall

60 years later, two alums look back at their Navy Pier campus days

Two alums remember their days as students on "Harvard on the Rocks."

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    Photo gallery: Students volunteer on MLK Jr. Day of Service

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    These 5 faculty were named outstanding teachers at UIC

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    Take another look at these top stories from UIC in 2025 

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    Photos: Fall 2025 commencement

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    60 years later, two alums look back at their Navy Pier campus days

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Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda. Photo by Jenny Fontaine

Welcome to spring semester, Flames!

We continue to drive meaningful, positive change.

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Join us for Love Data Week

Students and faculty are invited to join competitions and other events in a celebration of data.

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Reminder: Spring 2026 U-PASS+ with Metra

UIC students who opt into U-PASS have the option to add Metra Rail as part of the U-PASS+ program.

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    Students walking to class on a winter day. Photo by Martin Hernandez/UIC

    Preparation for extreme cold weather conditions

    Take precautions to stay safe, prevent weather-related incidents in campus buildings.

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    UIC researchers image near-room-temp superconductors

    Superhydrides can conduct electricity at unprecedented temperatures without losing energy.

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