All Entries by Christy Levy

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

January 15, 2026

Recognizing outstanding teachers at UIC

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

Group of students working together at a table with laptops, while an instructor leans in to provide guidance in a classroom setting.

December 8, 2025

Excellence in Teaching: Dr. Colin Haley

Colin Haley takes pride in watching dental students grow as learners, clinicians and thinkers.

A person in a dark blazer and white blouse is standing at the front of a classroom, gesturing with both hands while speaking to a group of seated individuals. A laptop is visible in the foreground, and a projection screen is partially visible on the right side of the image. The setting includes a blue door and classroom walls with posters and a coat rack.

December 8, 2025

Excellence in Teaching: P. Zitlali Morales

P. Zitlali Morales says teaching is “the hardest job you’ll ever love.”

December 8, 2025

Excellence in Teaching: Chris Kanich 

Chris Kanich teaches computer science students how to ensure their web applications are secure from cyberattacks.

A teacher wearing a pink hat labeled “Substitution Effect” stands at the front of a classroom, smiling toward students while holding a marker. Behind him, a whiteboard displays a simple supply-and-demand graph with lines labeled “S” and “D.” Several students sit facing him, including one wearing pink earmuffs and another in a hoodie.

December 8, 2025

Excellence in Teaching: Ben Ost

Economist Ben Ost teaches his students that job market is not a game of musical chairs where people compete over a fixed number of jobs.

An instructor wearing a yellow sweatshirt sits at a desk in front of a chalkboard, gesturing with one hand raised while speaking to students. Open books and papers are spread across the desk, and students are visible in the foreground listening attentively.

December 8, 2025

Excellence in Teaching: Ann Lousin

Ann Lousin has taught law courses for 50 years.

Karen Colley, holds award at the Society of Glycobiology’s annual conference.

November 21, 2025

Provost earns lifetime achievement award

Karen Colley, UIC provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, was honored for her pioneering work in the field of glycobiology.

University Scholars Subramanian Sankaranarayanan posing outside.

November 20, 2025

University Scholar Subramanian Sankaranarayanan

University Scholar Subramanian Sankaranarayanan develops AI and machine learning approaches to improve materials design.

University Scholars headshot of six researchers.

November 20, 2025

See the faculty members who are this year’s University Scholars

Award honors faculty members for superior research and teaching, along with great promise for future achievements.

Michael Federle, professor, posing on stairway.

November 20, 2025

University Scholar Michael Federle

“I have always been fascinated with the abilities of bacteria to overcome any challenge,” says University Scholar Michael Federle.

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