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A high view of students walking in front of University Hall

September 10, 2025

UIC enrollment hits all-time high

Enrollment stands at 35,869 students, an increase of almost 6% from fall 2024.

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September 9, 2025

$8.3M federal grant extends UIC research on alcohol use disorder

The interdisciplinary team will continue their work on how long-term alcohol use affects brain cells.

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September 4, 2025

UI Health performs first islet cell transplant with Lantidra

Doctors at UI Health performed the first islet transplant with […]

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August 25, 2025

UIC earns top honors in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Rankings

Recognition includes one of 25 “best-in-class” colleges and the Midwest’s No. 1 best bang for the buck.

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August 20, 2025

Media advisory: UIC Move-In Day 2025

UIC’s 10 residence halls serve as the campus home to over 3,600 students.

Silhouette tree with sunset in background in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

August 19, 2025

In Africa, heat waves are hotter and longer than 40 years ago, UIC researchers say

Greenhouse gas emissions, black carbon and other human activities are responsible for 70% of these changes.

August 12, 2025

UIC study shows how the blood-brain barrier gets leakier with age

Molecular changes in blood vasculature can lead to memory impairment.

Aerial photo of the UIC Computer Design Research and Learning Center with Chicago skyline in the background

July 16, 2025

UIC’s new computer science building signifies enrollment, program growth

New state-of-the-art facility showcases UIC’s cutting-edge research and innovation.

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July 14, 2025

Media advisory: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for UIC’s Computer Design Research and Learning Center

July 16 event to celebrate new state-of-the-art computer science facility.

A microscopy image of the three-dimensional blood vessel network in a healthy muscle.

May 29, 2025

Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to muscle wasting in cancer 

Muscle vasculature plays a key role in the debilitating condition, UIC study reveals