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Jun 28 2024

UChicago and partners update Washington Park residents on latest local investments and opportunities at community meeting

More than 40 community residents gathered at the Green Line Performing Arts Center this week to hear from University of Chicago representatives and partners on the latest University investments and opportunities in Washington Park.

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Jun 24 2024

First student awarded scholarship in honor of historian, civil rights activist Timuel D. Black

UChicago undergrad Arsima Araya honored for conversation series between students, faculty, alumni and neighbors

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Jun 20 2024

Movies on the Midway: Free family-friendly films and activities in July and August

UChicago’s annual Movies on the Midway summer event series returns July 10

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Jun 12 2024

Neighborhood Schools Program STEM Corps initiative helps local public schools grow STEM-focused programming

The new STEM Corps initiative, part of the University’s Neighborhood Schools Program (NSP), paired 19 UChicago students with science teachers in five South Side schools over the past school year.

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Jun 11 2024

Chicago public high school students find confidence and connection through UChicago college and career readiness programs

Of this year’s 56 graduating program participants, collectively, they represent 29 Chicago public high schools; received 292 acceptances from more than 90 colleges and universities, including 11 highly-selective colleges; and will be awarded more than $5M in financial aid over four years.

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Apr 26 2024

No Small Matter Molecular Engineering Fair sparks middle schoolers’ interest in STEM

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) hosted the fair for 120 middle school students from four neighborhood Chicago Public Schools on the South Side.

Event
Apr 17 2024

Early College Awareness with Leon Walker

Middle school students are welcome to attend this event featuring keynote speaker Leon Walker, a UChicago alumnus and the Founder & CEO of DL3 Realty. This event will offer information on financial aid, scholarships, and college selection.

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Apr 4 2024

UChicago students help support young migrants through Neighborhood Schools Program

When migrant families came to Chicago in growing numbers, several Hyde Park school administrators turned to longtime partners like the Office of Civic Engagement’s Neighborhood Schools Program (NSP) for help.

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Apr 4 2024

With small grants and advising from the University Community Service Center, student-led projects create ripples of community impact

Projects include preparing a banquet for migrant shelter residents, supporting conservation work in Jackson Park, and providing resources for people incarcerated in Cook County Jail.

Event
Mar 28 2024

Powering the Future: Energy Efficiency & More Housing Expo & Workshop

Join the latest in a series of workshops for residents of South Shore, Washington Park and Woodlawn presented by the South Side Housing Data Initiative.