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September 19, 2024
UIC professor named 2024 Freedom ScholarNadine Naber earns distinction from the Marguerite Casey Foundation
June 11, 2024
Radical arguments for veganism may appeal to Black populationsUIC sociology student examined how different races and genders respond to vegan causes
February 9, 2024
Students, research, community – SparkTalks highlights convergence of UIC missionsSecond round of faculty lightning talks highlighted research and outreach across campus
December 6, 2022
UIC professor selected for Freedom Scholar social change awardBeth Richie receives $250,000 for work cultivating and nurturing movements for justice and freedom
February 14, 2022
UIC scholar receives lifetime achievement awardBarbara Ransby honored by the Caribbean Philosophical Association
April 22, 2021
UIC students breaking down stereotypes about young Black menProgram addresses low numbers of Black men in social work education and leadership roles
April 12, 2021
Collaborative justice-centered think tank launches at UIC: the Social Justice Portal ProjectThe project will continue through the spring of 2023, and culminate in a national conference and book
September 21, 2020
UIC historian earns inaugural national award for economic, social justiceProgressive scholar will receive $250,000 to support social justice project
September 26, 2019
‘Angola 3’ prisoner discusses life in solitary confinement during UIC presentationMore than 200 attend Albert Woodfox’s talk, sponsored by the UIC Social Justice Initiative
September 17, 2019
‘Angola 3’ prisoner who spent four decades in solitary discusses memoir at UICAlbert Woodfox served the longest sentence in solitary confinement