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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
NewsJun 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.
NewsJun 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.
NewsApr 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.
EventApr 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.
NewsApr 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.
NewsApr 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.
EventMar 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.
EventMar 28 2024
UChicago Youth Internship Program Info Session
The University of Chicago Youth Internship Program (YIP) is a paid summer employment opportunity for South Side high school students that is focused on strengthening the pipeline to STEM careers.
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
ProfileBrady Janssen
In her role as site coordinator for Homework Help, Janssen oversees scheduling with parents, matches participating local students with UChicago student tutors for 30-minute time slots, works closely with community partner teams on site, and occasionally serves as a tutor herself.
NewsFeb 6 2024
UChicago symposium connects diverse firms with decision-makers
Now in its 15th year, the Professional Services Symposium provides opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses