Inspiring grads

More than 1,400 graduate students and 1,500 undergraduate students are eligible to participate in UIC commencement ceremonies Dec. 15.

Here are the inspiring stories of just a few of them:

Michael Armand Canilao: Developing archaeology as a discipline in the Philippines

Daniel Gray: Finding determination to overcome academic struggles

Dalal Orfali: Facing new battles after fleeing civil war in Syria

Sol Savchuk: Starting over alone after seeking asylum in the United States

David Segura: Doctorate degree caps 18-year academic career at UIC

Danielle Wetzel: Major car accident sets student on new path into nursing