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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.
ImpactInclusive Construction Initiative FY2020 Report
This annual report is designed to not only provide a culmination of goal progress at the close of Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) on projects in construction during that timeframe, but provide some insights as to exactly how ICI has impacted the minority and women-owned contracting community along with local hires.
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.
EventNov 24 2020
Applying for Financial Aid: Hear from a UChicago Admissions Counselor
Join this Presentation/Q&A given by a UChicago admissions counselor on the ins and outs of financial aid.
EventNov 24 2020
College Essay Workshop: Ask Advice from Trained UChicago Students
This is a college essay workshop where UChicago students, trained by the admissions department, will provide personalized and concrete feedback on college essays.