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In this archaeology class, students get hands-on practice with professional tools

Most UIC archaeology professors have fieldwork projects around the world that offer students opportunities.

HSI Steam Innovation Challenge with mobile photo being taken.

UIC kicks off new national challenge to innovate

Students have until January to create business pitches centered on how "culture is currency."

Cosplay performing at the 2026 Anime K-pop Convention.

Anime and K-Pop Convention helps students find community

More than 750 UIC students showed up to meet like-minded peers.

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.

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."

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    In this archaeology class, students get hands-on practice with professional tools

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    UIC kicks off new national challenge to innovate

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    Anime and K-Pop Convention helps students find community

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    In harmony: UIC Choirs build community through music

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    UIC research: Sardinian village may be a new longevity hotspot

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Crain’s Business names Notable Leaders in communication and engineering

Crain’s Chicago Business names Notable Leaders

Crain’s highlighted four UIC leaders in engineering and communications

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Reminder: UIC budget update on Nov. 5

Hear insights into UIC’s current financial landscape and trends shaping resource allocation.

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    Dr. Anne George in her lab.

    $1.2 M grant funds UIC research on tooth regeneration

    Anne George will investigate how tooth protein protects stem cells.

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    UIC’s Lincoln Student Laureate, senior Arseny Acosta Nunez.

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    Cultural center showcases legacy of Filipino nurses

    “Unheard Voices of Care” highlights their contributions to the field of nursing.

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