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Psychotherapy session, woman talking to his psychologist in the studio

June 2, 2025

UIC seeing results of multiyear investment in mental health resources

How the first two years of investment have expanded mental health support for students

Isaias Ponpa wears a red shirt and stands in near his office door on UIC's campus. The door has signs encouraging students to remember mental health techniques over the summer.

June 2, 2025

Grad students embed in colleges to improve student mental health

The program in the Jane Addams College of Social Work brings more mental health resources directly to UIC students

Spring commencement for the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work on Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo: Jenny Fontaine/UIC)

May 7, 2024

Photo gallery: Spring 2024 Commencement

At ceremonies May 1-5, UIC granted more than 6,000 degrees to undergraduate, graduate and professional students

Inspiring Grads Fall 2024.

April 30, 2024

Meet 5 inspiring UIC graduates

Meet inspiring UIC graduates who are ready to make an impact

Thomas Morris - Inspring Grad

April 29, 2024

Inspiring Grad: Thomas Morris

Thomas Morris’ return to college to earn a degree in social work was driven by his desire to improve mental health for Black men.

28 Days of Black Excellence, Desiree Stepteau

February 22, 2022

28 Days of Black Excellence: Desiree Stepteau-Watson
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Stepteau-Watson earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC. Transcript

28 Days of Black Excellence, Jerry Watson

February 17, 2022

28 Days of Black Excellence: Jerry Watson
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Social worker, scholar and activist talks about confronting fear and overcoming challenges, including a felony record, with hard work. Transcript

Social, Racial and Economic Justice_Jane Adams College

April 22, 2021

UIC students breaking down stereotypes about young Black men

Program addresses low numbers of Black men in social work education and leadership roles

June 7, 2018

$1.9 million grant aims to improve behavioral health care delivery

Students to be trained to help individuals with mental health issues

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