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Students Finding Their Way Around Campus on the First Day of the Fall Semester

September 11, 2023

UIC reports record freshman class, growth in first-gen freshmen, Black students

University’s total enrollment exceeds 33,500

"The Journey," self-published book of poetry by UIC student Celina Vega

October 7, 2015

Poet, blogger Celina Vega on a journey of creativity

English major has published two books, now working on her third

Michael Fung

September 25, 2015

Nice guys don’t have to finish last, says retired Walmart exec

‘I fully believe in the American dream because I’ve lived it’

four students sitting around a table

September 1, 2015

TRIO student support services awarded $1.2M federal grant

Outreach program provides tutoring, advising, mentoring

four students sitting around a table

August 26, 2015

Federal program for disadvantaged students extended at UIC

TRIO program helps students from low-income families or with disabilities

May 5, 2015

Five majors later, I found my calling

‘As I walk up to that stage, I will remember everyone who helped me achieve this milestone,’ says Justin Mendoza

Mark Martell and studnets at the AARCC

February 10, 2015

Asian American cultural center leader’s job ‘a dream come true’

‘I enjoy seeing students developing their multifaceted identities,’ director says

Timothy Killeen

January 20, 2015

Leaders learn about UIC Latino students’ experience

Current, future university presidents meet with leaders at LARES

December 18, 2014

New chancellor: excited, honored, humbled by UIC opportunity

For public research universities, ‘future is bright, best days are ahead’

September 23, 2014

UIC receives national higher education award for diversity

‘Diversity integral to all aspects of UIC’s core mission,’ chancellor says

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