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Jan 26 2021
Diverse learners, volunteers gain new perspectives through Winning Words partnership
At Hyde Park’s City Elementary, UChicago Civic Knowledge Project’s pre-college philosophy program makes a unique impact with the school’s diverse learners
NewsJan 19 2021
After expanding from annual one-day event, MLK Jr. Week of Service brings campus and community together virtually
Students, faculty, and staff from more than 13 campus units participated in service projects including translation for local immigrant populations, resume reviews, and more.
NewsJan 13 2021
University of Chicago expanding annual MLK Day of Service to week-long virtual event
Virtual service projects from January 17 – 23 will bridge more than 1,000 students and 13 units across campus with neighboring communities through career and translation services, community workshops, and other events
NewsJan 7 2021
The University of Chicago Center for Effective Government and Harris Public Policy Announce 2021 Class of Civic Leadership Academy
The Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) based at the University of Chicago Center for Effective Government (CEG) and the Harris School of Public Policy recently welcomed the 2021 class of 30 government and nonprofit leaders.
StaffGrant, Sharon
Sharon Grant joined the Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) in November 2020 as the new Executive Director of the Community Programs Accelerator. In this position, Sharon will work to strengthen and scale the program through strategic partnerships, robust program development, and new revenue models to increase the number of South Side organizations we serve with our distinct nonprofit capacity building services.
NewsDec 15 2020
New class of Collegiate Scholars helps readiness program reach largest ever enrollment
It looks a little different in the remote era, but with its just-admitted cohort, the Collegiate Scholars Program is supporting more high-achieving CPS high school students than ever
WorkshopDec 8 2020
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NewsDec 2 2020
IJ Clinic’s South Side Pitch Contest Honors Small Chicago Businesses Confronting the Challenges of 2020
A Chicago-based marketplace that connects consumers to Black-owned businesses won this year’s South Side Pitch, a “Shark Tank”-style competition hosted by the Law School’s Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship.
NewsDec 2 2020
Chicago Citizen: Students get tuition fully paid to University of Chicago
Two local high school students, Zenin Miller and Mia Rodgers, recently recieved admission to UChicago through the university's UChicago Stand Together initiative, which is intended to expand educational access and career success for students of color and underrepresented groups.
NewsNov 16 2020
A life-changing surprise: Two South Side high school seniors earn early admission, scholarships to UChicago
Mia Rodgers of South Chicago and Zenin Miller of Hyde Park learned they’ve been admitted to the University of Chicago College Class of 2025 and will have their tuition fully paid.
NewsNov 9 2020
Sharon Grant named Executive Director of the Community Programs Accelerator
Sharon Grant will join the Office of Civic Engagement on November 16, 2020 as the new Executive Director of the Community Programs Accelerator.
NewsOct 28 2020
Woodlawn Residential Commons: Building a more inclusive workforce on the South Side
The Woodlawn Residential Commons is the most recent example of the University’s commitment to creating opportunities for local workers and minority- and women-owned firms through campus construction and renovation projects.