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Students take part in choir class.

In harmony: UIC Choirs build community through music

UIC Choirs welcomes more than 125 music and non-music majors each year.

Chicago Marathon runners, October 11, 2026, at mile 17.5.

UIC steps up at the Chicago Marathon

UIC students, faculty and alumni ran in the marathon and also cheered and volunteered on the sidelines.

The village of Bolotana has some of the worlds longest lived people, especially women.

UIC research: Sardinian village may be a new longevity hotspot

Study identifies Bolotana, Italy, as a candidate "blue zone."

Picture of Rosilie Hernández in front of Honors College sign.

Q&A: Honors College dean shares her vision

"The Honors College serves as UIC’s model for inclusive excellence."

Visitor posing against a brick wall at the Latino Cultural Center Butterfly.

Latino Cultural Center marks 50 years with butterfly wings

One of the center’s goals is to reconnect with the Latino student movement that gave rise to the center 50 years ago.

  • Students

    In harmony: UIC Choirs build community through music

  • Alumni

    UIC steps up at the Chicago Marathon

  • Health & Medicine

    UIC research: Sardinian village may be a new longevity hotspot

  • Faculty

    Q&A: Honors College dean shares her vision

  • Campus

    Latino Cultural Center marks 50 years with butterfly wings

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Voting on campus: 2026 general election

Any eligible voter who resides in the city of Chicago can vote on campus.

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Connect with the African American Academic Network

Find scholarship opportunities, fun events, advising help and more.

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    Obama Voyager scholarship winners. (L-R) Jaretsy Espinosa, Rodrigo Vega, Dylan Tye Davis

    3 UIC students earn Obama Foundation scholarships 

    Students will plan public service-oriented “summer voyages” in their chosen field.

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    Cranberry juice may be a boon for oral hygiene

    Anti-inflammatory compounds in cranberries may be the key.

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    Dr. Pamela Ganschow standing in hospital doorway.

    What if family history didn’t dictate genetic screenings?

    UIC’s Dr. Pam Ganschow believes genetic testing should be accessible for all.

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