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three people drumming at Student Center East

Students gather to build community at MLK Student Leadership Conference

With music, keynote speakers, workshops and more, the conference was a chance for students to gather and practice King's vision of justice and community.

View of the Academic Residential Complex and University Hall with the Chicago skyline in the background. Photo by Jenny Fontaine/UIC

UIC online bachelor’s programs place near top of U.S. News rankings

Rank based on student engagement, instructional quality and support services.

Lu Cheng, University of Illinois Chicago, College of Engineering headshot.

How digital copies make medicine more personal

Lu Cheng explains how digital copies of patients can help diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Students posing at the 2026 UIC Fraternity and Sorority Life.

UIC fraternities and sororities offer connection, friendship and fun

Did you know that UIC has 26 fraternities and sororities?

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.

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    Students gather to build community at MLK Student Leadership Conference

  • Campus

    UIC online bachelor’s programs place near top of U.S. News rankings

  • Research

    How digital copies make medicine more personal

  • Alumni

    UIC fraternities and sororities offer connection, friendship and fun

  • Campus

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

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IDEA Commons

Overnight hours in the IDEA Commons at Daley Library

Overnight hours in the IDEA Commons at the Richard J. Daley Library begin on Monday, Feb. 2.

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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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