All social science education urban affairs

James Pellegrino

April 25, 2013

Teaching next generation of science learners

New education standards present challenges and opportunities, UIC scholar says

Rachel Weber

April 15, 2013

International conference urges cities to let residents spend their taxes

Participatory budgeting is underway in Chicago and other cities

Gina Gaston

March 28, 2013

‘Cultural competence’ helps providers treat HIV

Black HIV patients who report better health believe social influences matter.

Shoes and pants at a thrift store

March 22, 2013

Resale shops thrive despite eBay competition

A new study says Chicago’s second-hand stores support regular retail by unloading unwanted goods.

Exhibit Room

March 19, 2013

Hull-House Museum honored for creativity

“Unfinished Business” links current and past activism in domestic labor.

Sylvia Puente

March 7, 2013

Latino advocate speaks on paradoxes in Illinois

Sylvia Puente says Illinois Latinos are succeeding and struggling equally at unprecedented levels.

rolls of metal sheeting

February 25, 2013

Manufacturing growth ‘moderately high-tech’

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

Roger Weissberg

February 12, 2013

Scholar named to National Academy of Education

Roger Weissberg, expert on social and emotional learning, is among 12 elected to prestigious group.

beer bottles lined up

February 11, 2013

Drinking may improve ability to detect changes

Moderate intoxication may help you spot small differences, UIC researchers report.

Karen Mossberger

February 4, 2013

‘Digital divide’ expert to FCC: Make broadband cheaper

Low-income city residents will not get home broadband until it costs less

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