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Jun 5 2023
UChicago college readiness and access programs offer practical guidance, boost of campus confidence for Chicago public high school students
More than 200 CPS high school students participate in the UChicago Office of Civic Engagement’s free, year-round college readiness and access programs, including CSP, each year.
ProfileQuincy Bailey
The Chatham resident and Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep senior will be the first in his family to attend college after participating in the University of Chicago’s Collegiate Scholars college readiness program.
ProfileThe Simple Good
The Community Programs Accelerator connected founder Priya Shah with a team of Harris School of Public Policy graduate students who are members of Harris Community Action (HCA). These worked closely with Shah to explore what it would take to expand operations.
ProfileFatima Perez
The chance to build such a strong network of peers and advocates was one of the first things that drew Perez to UChicago's Collegiate Scholars Program during her sophomore year at Eric Solorio Academy High School.
NewsMay 17 2023
The Citizen: Tech Savvy Friends bridges the tech gap for seniors with help from young people
University of Chicago's Tech Savvy Friends partners with Chicago Hyde Park Village, teaching senior citizens about technology and digital skills. This student-led initiative fosters intergenerational connections and empowers seniors in the digital age.
NewsMay 16 2023
Chicago Public Schools student Chris Deng pursues internet equity with University of Chicago faculty
Neubauer Professor Nick Feamster mentored high school student Chris Deng through a year-long research study on Internet equity across Chicago Public Schools.
NewsMay 3 2023
The Citizen: Youth Internship Program gives students hands-on experience
University of Chicago's Youth Internship Program offers paid job opportunities to South Side high school students, enhancing their peer networks and exposing them to college and career options.
NewsApr 20 2023
From the classroom into the community: Harris Community Action fellows partner with South Side nonprofits to increase impact
Graduate students from the Harris School of Public Policy are working with local nonprofits to provide clear road maps to maximizing community impact.
ProfileBrooke Davis
Every other Friday, Davis and her group lead technology sessions at Hyde Park’s Augustana Lutheran Church in partnership with Chicago Hyde Park Village (CHPV), a nonprofit support network for older adults in the neighborhood.
NewsApr 20 2023
Student groups dedicated to community service build South Side connections
Community Service Registered Student Organizations or CSRSOs contribute to and learn from a wide array of campus neighbors with support from the University Community Service Center
NewsApr 18 2023
Corporate Coalition of Chicago features UChicago's fair chance hiring policy
During Second Chance Month, Corporate Coalition of Chicago highlights UChicago's efforts to ensure candidates with a criminal record and returning citizens are not automatically precluded from University employment.
NewsApr 10 2023
UChicago offers ways to get involved, learn more about environment for Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, the University of Chicago has organized numerous events through the month, from conferences to panels to exhibitions to a day of service dedicated to cleaning up Jackson Park.