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The University will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We pause to remember those who served and sacrificed. 🇺🇸 Wishing you a meaningful and restful long weekend!

Thank you to my beloved alma mater @thisisUIC for this story about our Pulitzer. And for letting me get in one of my longstanding jokes about farms and politicians stories.uic.edu/pulitzer-prize…

Congrats to acclaimed writer and @thisisuic professor Luis Alberto Urrea, who has been elected to the @americanacad, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Read more: today.uic.edu/uic-professor-…

🎉 Celebrating 10 years of learning, culture, and connection! Alumni, faculty, students, and friends gathered to honor a decade of the Oaxaca study abroad program—featuring a keynote from @Rick_Bayless and reflections on the program’s lasting impact. 🌎✨

🎉 Congratulations to our #UICLAS faculty members who were recently honored with a 2026 UIC Silver Circle Award for Teaching Excellence! Chosen by graduating seniors, this honor recognizes outstanding teaching and impact on students. 👏 #UICproud 🔗 go.uic.edu/silver-circle-…

.@Chicago Sun‑Times takes a critical look at deadly domestic violence against Black women, drawing on the expertise of Beth Richie (@uicblst, @UICCLJ) to challenge narratives that sideline patriarchy and gender‑based violence. 🔗 Read more: go.uic.edu/beth-ritchie-c…

Congratulations to @HistUIC @uicpols grad @royalpratt! #UICProud

🎓✨ #UICLAS Commencement is almost here! Celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at Credit Union 1 Arena. Livestream will be available 👉 go.uic.edu/2026Commenceme… 💙

How are Chicago arts orgs responding to federal funding cuts? @CrainsChicago takes a closer look with insights from Jane Rhodes, associate dean of #UICLAS. 🔗 go.uic.edu/jane-rhodes-cr…

📘 The Spring 2026 LAS Faculty Research Bulletin (Vol. 4, Issue 2) is out! From Sloan Fellowships to national book awards, LAS faculty continue to shine in research, teaching, and community engagement. Explore the latest faculty achievements: go.uic.edu/FRB-Spring-2026

From mass raids to quieter pressure campaigns, immigration enforcement is changing. A new @NYTmag story breaks it down, with insight from Adam Goodman of @lalsatuic on how fear has long shaped immigration policy. 🔗 go.uic.edu/adam-goodman-n…

A fossil once crowned by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest octopus is being re‑examined. Roy Plotnick of #UICLAS Earth and Environmental Sciences explains how scientists can interpret the same evidence in very different ways. Read more: go.uic.edu/roy-plotnick-a…

🛗 When your professor has just an elevator ride to explain their research…Hear UIC's Researchers of the Year explain their research — in a campus elevator. Learn about all #ResearcheroftheYear awardees: today.uic.edu/meet-uics-2025… #UICResearchWeek #UICResearchMatters #ThisIsUIC

#UICLAS Career Development & Internships partnered with UIC Careers to host Explore Chicago Careers, giving 50+ undergrads hands‑on exposure through employer site visits—ideal for students exploring majors, careers, or internships. 🔗 go.uic.edu/career-develop…

🎉 Save the date! UIC’s Alumni Awards are on May 14 at 6 p.m. Celebrating #UICLAS alumni ⭐ Dr. Javette Orgain (Alumni Achievement) and ⭐ Dr. Vijay Khiani (Humanitarian). 🎟️ Early bird ends Apr 17: go.uic.edu/alumni-awards-… #UICLAS #UICAlumni #UICProud

At Monday’s #LAS Faculty Research Symposium, attendees viewed a replica of the 200-year-old Declaration of Independence and other historic artifacts. Historian Kevin Schultz told @robhughes_ of @ABC7Chicago why revisiting them still matters. 🔗 go.uic.edu/kevin-schultz-…

🎉 Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the #UICLAS Oaxaca Study Abroad Program with keynote chef Rick Bayless, remarks from LAS Dean Lisa A. Freeman, & alumni reflections. 🎟️ $100 tickets support UIC students studying abroad in Oaxaca. 🔗 cvent.me/2oB7Er

🔴 LIVE NOW! Join the LAS Faculty Research Symposium as UIC scholars and distinguished guests explore how ideas of freedom and belonging continue to evolve—marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. ➡️ Watch here: go.uic.edu/LASFacultyRese…

Join the Institute for the Humanities for the Spring Reception on April 21, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. Celebrate the work of Faculty Fellows, Resident Graduate Scholars, and Working Groups. Plus, meet the 2026-2027 Faculty Fellows and hear about next year's plans. All are welcome!

📢 LAST WEEK TO RSVP! 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. RSVP TODAY 🔗 go.uic.edu/declarations-o…