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Mar 19 2024
A community-engaged format brought the learning environment to life in Professor Ewing’s Afrofuturism(s) course
The course brought enrolled Uchicago students and community members together as they explored the dynamic genre.
NewsMar 19 2024
Small Business Spotlight: Qui Solutions unlocks the potential behind BIPOC and woman-owned businesses
TeQuila Cooper-Shabazz was introduced to the Polsky Center in 2022 after learning about the Small Business Growth Program. After learning how it helps small businesses scale, she applied to be a part of it and was accepted into the program.
NewsMar 18 2024
The Source: Dr. Abdullah Hasan Pratt — Championing equity and healing in Chicago's trauma care landscape
The University of Chicago Medicine’s Level One Trauma Center benefits immensely from the presence of black doctors, who bring unique perspectives and experiences to patient care.
NewsMar 18 2024
Graduate student inspires next-generation scientists and engineers
As a PME science communication fellow, Adarsh Suresh has presented scientific concepts to local youth at PME’s Junior Science Cafés and at the annual South Side Science Festival.
NewsMar 14 2024
PBS News: How quantum computing could help us understand more about the universe
Prof. David Awschalom on how quantum computing could help us understand the universe
NewsMar 8 2024
A principled politician: The story of Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress
Known as a powerful speaker, Mink, JD’51, passed key legislation that changed the country.
NewsMar 6 2024
Explore how astrophysicists see the universe with free public talks at UChicago
Learn about telescopes and instruments at the Compton Lecture series March 23 to May 11
EventMar 5 2024
Celebrate the Living Legacy of Ida B. Wells
Celebrate Ida B. Wells’ legacy and commitment to free expression for all with performances and featured speakers.
EventMar 5 2024
South Side Seventies: Video Screening and Conversation
Attend a special screening of a collection of rarely seen videos from the 1970s, which were made by and about the residents of the South Side.
NewsMar 5 2024
Crain's Chicago: UChicago, city colleges plan lab tech facilities near Washington Park
The University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago plan a joint project that would see new health care educational facilities built on the South Side.
NewsMar 5 2024
University of Chicago, UChicago Medicine and City Colleges of Chicago announce healthcare education partnership in Washington Park neighborhood
Proposed facilities and programs would establish a healthcare career pipeline for South Side residents and support 600 jobs in Washington Park
NewsMar 5 2024
Harris Policy students see the real-life impact of tax policy while serving the community
This tax season, 59 student volunteers from a single class at UChicago’s Harris School of Public Policy are helping Chicago taxpayers with low incomes claim hundreds of thousands of dollars that they are owed in refunds and tax credits.