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Peru has been named the featured country at the 50th Anniversary of the International Book Fair of Buenos Aires — and #UICLAS Margarita Saona of Hispanic and Italian Studies has been invited to join the official delegation of Peruvian writers! 🇵🇪 🌟 Congrats, Professor Saona!

Measles cases are rising again across the U.S., and experts warn that declining vaccination rates are putting communities at real risk. #UICLAS Historian Robert Johnston highlights that vaccine hesitancy isn’t just about science. @ChiHealthMag has more: go.uic.edu/robert-johnsto…

The Chicago accent isn’t just an accent — it’s an identity. In an interview with @WBEZ, #UICLAS Linguistics lecturer Jill Hallett breaks down what shapes Chicago’s signature sound and what our speech says about the city’s history. 🔗 go.uic.edu/jill-hallett-w…

Chicago is facing more extreme weather 🌧️ and #UIC experts are helping communities prepare. Max Berkelhammer and Miguel Gonzalez‑Meler were interviewed by @cbschicago for a story on rising flood risks and early‑season storms. 🔗 go.uic.edu/gonzalez-meler…

Norma Claire Moruzzi of #UICLAS Gender and Women's Studies and Political Science joins @WGNNews to break down what could happen next in the US–Iran conflict — and how long it could last. 🔗 Watch the full conversation: go.uic.edu/norma-claire-m…

How @thisisuic journalism students are preparing for an AI-integrated future: today.uic.edu/uic-students-l…

🔔 Reminder: Join us on 4/13 for the LAS Faculty Research Symposium! Dive into Declarations of Independence — Who Are the People? Explore how political identity and freedom have evolved over 250 years with insights from #UIC scholars. REGISTER TODAY 🔗 go.uic.edu/declarations-o…

Congrats to Ava Angele, Anthropology major, on earning a 2026 @GilmanProgram Scholarship! She’s one of 300+ UIC recipients since 2012 — part of a U.S. Dept. of State program awarded each semester. Read more ➡️ go.uic.edu/ava-angele-uic…

Congrats to our #UICLAS Faculty members for receiving the 2025–26 Teaching Recognition Program Award. Your dedication and impact on student success truly make a difference at UIC! ⭐ Eman Elturki ⭐ Anthony Woldeit ⭐ Michael Muller ⭐ Michael Mills 🔗 go.uic.edu/2025-2026-facu…

A new scholarship honors Peg Strobel, whose award‑winning Muslim Women in Mombasa, 1890–1975, helped reshape Gender & Women’s Studies by centering voices long excluded. Her legacy continues to inspire future scholars. 🌟 #uicproud #uiclas 📖 go.uic.edu/peg-strobel-ui…

@GreeceInChicago invites you to “The Greek Legacy & the American Experiment at 250,” marking 250 years of American democracy. March 6 | 2:30 pm UIC Dorin Forum, CHI Featuring Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis in conversation with Nicholas Doumanis. Register: hellenicleaders.com/250

Two #UICLAS researchers — Philip Engel and Andy Nguyen — have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows. Just 126 early-career scientists across the U.S. and Canada receive this honor, along with $75,000 to advance their research. Congratulations! ➡️ go.uic.edu/engel-nguyen-u…

Happening LIVE right now — join us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of Prof. Jennifer Brier at the LAS Distinguished Professor Lecture and Award Ceremony! 🎥 View the livestream: 🔗 go.uic.edu/LASDistinguish…

LAST DAY TO RSVP‼️ Join us for the LAS Distinguished Professor Lecture and Award Ceremony as we honor Jennifer Brier, professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and History, on March 4 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Register now and secure your spot! ➡️ go.uic.edu/jennifer-brier

Two #Chicago area museums use photography to shape & challenge cultural memory. Kim Potowski of Hispanic & Italian Studies discusses how visual narratives can deepen our cultural & linguistic understanding for @ChicagoTribune. 🔗 go.uic.edu/kim-potowski-c…

Mathematics is often known as the language of numbers and functions. But for MSCS faculty member Phillip Engel, mathematics is about unveiling patterns and structures. Read Engel's interview to see a new perspective on the magic of math: go.uic.edu/PhilipEngelatL… #StoriesfromatLAS

🚨 REMINDER! Don't forget to join us at the LAS Distinguished Professor Lecture and Award Ceremony on Wednesday, March 4, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. as we honor Jennifer Brier, professor of Gender & Women’s Studies and History. RSVP Today! Link Here ➡️ go.uic.edu/jennifer-brier

Jane Rhodes of @blst offers insight in a recent @_westsidegazett article, highlighting how 19th‑century Black‑run newspapers powerfully documented the independent lives of free Black Americans—directly challenging racist narratives of the era. Read more: go.uic.edu/jane-rhodes-we…

Join us on 4/13 for the next LAS Faculty Research Symposium, Declarations of Independence — Who Are the People? Explore how nationhood, identity, & freedom have evolved over 250 years with insights from #UIC faculty, grad students, & leading scholars. 🔗 go.uic.edu/declarations-o…

🎙️ Check out “Theory at the Bargaining Table,” recorded live at #UIC. Hear #UICLAS English Professor Anna Kornbluh and others discuss AI, ed‑tech, faculty autonomy, and the future of academic work. 🔗 go.uic.edu/theory-at-the-…