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Michael Redding

March 7, 2013

Oregon higher ed VP to head public outreach

Michael Redding, university relations VP at University of Oregon, will guide UIC’s external partnerships.

Dr. Subhash Pandey

March 5, 2013

Gene activity links anxiety, alcohol use

Research suggests new targets for drugs to combat alcoholism and anxiety.

Saru Jayaraman

February 28, 2013

Food-industry labor activist speaks March 5

Saru Jayaraman will talk about wage theft, work conditions and food safety.

Myrlie Evers

February 26, 2013

Civil rights activist receives U of I award

Civil rights leader Myrlie Evers speaks at the sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation.

rolls of metal sheeting

February 25, 2013

Manufacturing growth ‘moderately high-tech’

Chemical, machinery industries will outpace pharma, electronics in factory job growth.

February 21, 2013

Minority health conference targets health disparities

Researchers, community leaders and students gather to address health disparities.

silhouettes of men and women in business attire

February 21, 2013

Hall of Fame honors 11 entrepreneurs

Chicago-area business leaders are recognized for innovation, lasting impact.

Give Kids a Smile Day

February 20, 2013

Free periodontal exams at College of Dentistry

Free screenings Feb. 25 to March 1 are part of February’s focus on healthy gums.

Mary Jo LaDu

February 19, 2013

New Alzheimer’s test may identify those at risk

New method quantifies toxic molecule in human brain tissue and special lab mice.

close-up of the iris of an eye

February 19, 2013

First in Chicago to offer new eye treatment

A new procedure can replace surgery for a common eye disease that robs vision.