All inspiring grads

A woman with long, dark curly hair wears a cap and gown and sits outside of a city background that includes Chicago's Willis Tower and a building with the UIC logo.

May 4, 2026

Emily Manzo: Leading with purpose and vision

Urban education senior helped restart campus powwow, bringing together UIC’s Native American community.

Yonik Perez posing in a graduation gown by a staircase.

May 4, 2026

Yonik Perez: Finding ways to help others succeed

Veteran, first-gen graduate student leaves legacy of service and leadership at UIC.

Composite image of Inspiring Grads of Dec. 2025. Omar Hasan – Engineering Tristan Rios – LAS/Honors College Chihiro Bacon – College of Business Jordan Salzman – School of Law Lana Oliveros - LAS.

December 9, 2025

In their words: December grads on aspirations, UIC memories

UIC celebrates its fall Class of 2025 with four commencement ceremonies this weekend at Credit Union 1 Arena.

Inspiring grads

May 5, 2025

Meet four inspiring grads ready to make their mark

A future lawyer, an advocate for her Hawaiian community, an ROTC member and a paramedic are this spring’s outstanding graduates

Elizabeth Froelich graduates May 11 with a BA from the School of Public Health.

May 5, 2025

Inspiring grad: Elizabeth Froelich

Before pursuing a bachelor’s degree at UIC, Elizabeth Froelich already had a 30-year career saving lives as a paramedic.

A woman stands in front of a tree on UIC's campus wearing a Hawaiian dress and graduation gown and holding a mortar board.

May 5, 2025

Inspiring grad: Kekulalani J. Keauli’i

Kekulalani Keauli’i created the Pacific Islander Think Tank as a student at UIC.

a male student in the UIC Army ROTC office.

May 5, 2025

Inspiring grad: Adrian Cheung

Adrian Cheung became a leader through UIC’s Army ROTC program

December 10, 2024

Inspiring grads of fall 2024

Even before they walk the stage this weekend, these four have made a difference in their communities

December 10, 2024

Inspiring grad: Kayla Pilgrim 

Just a few days before her 19th birthday, Kayla Pilgrim will have another reason to celebrate: She will be a proud UIC graduate

December 10, 2024

Inspiring grad: Anjali Pinto 

UIC’s commitment to health equity was one reason Anjali Pinto chose the university to prepare for a second career

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