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Keeping the Third Coast safe, ‘one beach at a time’ 

The UIC School of Public Health and the Chicago Park District team up yearly on a one-of-a-kind beach water testing project.

Researchers-collage July2025

15 UIC researchers earn National Science Foundation early career award

UIC scholars awarded over $7.5 million for their research projects.

Sam Kobel and teammates working on laptops at the Hackathon.

At hackathon, UIC creates AI innovations for health

Among the concepts: a tool for new parents and another to predict fall risk.

a man demonstrates a medical device for three students

EXITO trains undergrads to tackle health disparities

Launched in summer 2024, the program gives students hands-on experience and mentorship.

UIC Alum Maria Gaspar at her “sonic sculpture,” which was made from prison bars from the Cook County Jail.

UIC alum presents ‘sonic sculpture’ using prison bars at Gallery 400

The performance will be held on July 23 at 6 p.m. at Gallery 400.

  • Campus

    Keeping the Third Coast safe, ‘one beach at a time’ 

  • Faculty

    15 UIC researchers earn National Science Foundation early career award

  • Campus

    At hackathon, UIC creates AI innovations for health

  • Campus

    EXITO trains undergrads to tackle health disparities

  • Alumni

    UIC alum presents ‘sonic sculpture’ using prison bars at Gallery 400