All UIC News

July 3, 2012

Falcon chick may be Rosie’s last

It’s been an annual tradition since 1999: the banding of the falcon chicks born to Rosie, UIC’s resident peregrine, high on a ledge of University Hall. Last week’s banding may be the last one, though.

Robert Easter

July 3, 2012

Easter starts job as UI president

“I can’t tell you the privilege I feel serving in this role,” Bob Easter told journalists and staff members Monday as he began his first official workday as 19th president of the University of Illinois.

July 4 fireworks over University Hall, 1994.

July 3, 2012

Happy Fourth!

Happy Fourth of July!

UIC Police car

March 21, 2012

UIC Police first fully accredited university force

The UIC Police became the first university police force in Illinois to receive full accreditation from the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, a national credentialing authority for municipal, county and state agencies.

Lucas Neff

March 14, 2012

Sitcom star returns to his roots

Lucas Neff, 2008 theater grad and TV sitcom star, returns to coach current students on acting in front of the camera. Acting is about “willing to be humiliated,” he says.

group of bicycles

November 1, 2011

UIC study seeks safe bike seats for men

UIC researchers test bicycle seats to learn whether bike riding puts men at risk for sexual dysfunction

"Raising Hope" cast, with Lucas Neff

May 4, 2011

TV’s ‘Raising Hope’ a hit for UIC grad

Lucas Neff is not a slacker, but he plays one on TV — “with depth and hilarity,” according to a Los Angeles Times critic.

Lucas Neff in promotional photo for "Raising Hope"

October 12, 2010

From campus to sitcom star: young actor’s career raises hope

Even his former professor says Lucas Neff’s success ” sounds like a Hollywood story.”

Yasen Peyankov in the Broadway production of "Superior Donuts"

September 8, 2010

Yasen Peyankov says neon lights ARE bright on Broadway

Yasen Peyankov is still on a high from his first steps on the Broadway stage, where he reprised his role in the Tracy Letts play “Superior Donuts.”

Yasen Peyankov on Broadway in "Superior Donuts"

September 16, 2009

UIC drama prof brings ‘Donuts’ to Broadway

Yasen Peyankov, head of UIC’s acting program, makes his Broadway debut today in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s New York production of “Superior Donuts.”

1 636 637 638