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UIC journalism students prepare for AI-integrated future of news

In the AI in Journalism class, students address the ethics and opportunities of using AI. 

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What makes superagers' brains special?

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

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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.

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

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

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Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowships

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

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    UIC journalism students prepare for AI-integrated future of news

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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

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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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A special edition of Chair Chats for Research Week on April 23 featured Holden Thorp, researcher and editor-in-chief of Science magazine.

UIC Research Week 2026

Schedule of events, showcases and more for the week of April 20.

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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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    UIC students earn 2026 Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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

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    The telltale lung: A new clue for early-stage lung cancer

    UIC researchers found a biomarker that can flag — and perhaps help prevent — early-stage lung cancer.

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    Lighting the spark: How students built UIC’s hackathon 

    The popularity of the annual event is booming among UIC students.

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