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Mary Ashley

March 12, 2013

Leading women to success in science

Mary Ashley, UIC Woman of the Year, places a priority on mentoring women in science careers.

James Gleeson

March 12, 2013

Impact of kinship care on families, kids

For grandparents who are caring for their grandkids, “it’s a double-edged sword,” says James Gleeson.

David Williams

March 5, 2013

David Williams revisits city’s infamous crimes

Students learn about Chicago by studying the city’s infamous crimes — and the trials that resulted.

Lorraine Owles and Ian Wagreich

March 5, 2013

People

The family of late mathematician Philip Wagreich accepted an Innovator of the Year Award in his honor.

hand holding a smartphone

February 26, 2013

Pharmacy students’ startup heads to SXSW

Team brings their mobile app to compete at South By Southwest business contest.

Ward Welden

February 26, 2013

Deaths: Ward Weldon, education

A memorial service will be held Monday for Ward W. Weldon, 77, associate professor of educational policy studies, who died Feb. 12 after a stroke.

Lisa Lee in front of a graffiti face

February 19, 2013

Lisa Yun Lee believes in art for everyone

“Everyone has the right to creative thinking and creative expression”

Leon Fink

February 19, 2013

Expanding the study of labor history

“Research is a poor man’s way to travel, both figuratively and literally,” says historian Leon Fink.

Rachel Havrelock

February 19, 2013

Crossing borders, religious and political

Biblical scholar Rachel Havrelock does not shy away from controversial subjects, scholarly or cultural.

Craig Niederberger

February 19, 2013

Craig Niederberger: Innovator of the Year

His background in medicine and bioengineering and his knack for invention have real-world benefits.

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