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A proposed data center in Lockport is sparking pushback over water use, infrastructure, and long-term impacts. Insight from Rachel Havrelock of The Freshwater Lab at UIC underscores broader environmental questions. @DailySouthtown ➡️ go.uic.edu/rachel-havrelock-…
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Congratulations to #UICLAS Prof. Peter Coviello! His essay, “Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani,” has been selected for The Best American Essays 2026 — one of the most prestigious honors in nonfiction writing. Read the essay ➡️ go.uic.edu/CovielloEssay
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Four #UICLAS faculty will participate in the 2026 American Writers Festival: Peter Coviello, Darius Bost, Lilia Fernández, and Karen Su. Learn more about their sessions and explore the free festival's lineup. Read more: go.uic.edu/2026-American-Wri… Schedule: americanwritersmuseum.org/am…
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.@thisisUIC alums recognized for their impact on pressing social challenges: stories.uic.edu/alumni-award…
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Explore Issue 3 of the UIC Journal for Health Equity—featuring student writing, research, and storytelling focused on health equity. Join us in supporting their work: go.uic.edu/journal-for-healt…
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Congrats to Jane Rhodes, professor of Black Studies and associate dean of LAS, on her election to the American Antiquarian Society. An esteemed recognition of her outstanding scholarship and contributions to the field. Learn more: go.uic.edu/jane-rhodes-uic-t…
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.@thisisUIC researchers (@mictomi) modeled how rainfall extremes might change in African subregions due to climate change. By 2099, extreme rainfall that historically occurred once every 50 years are projected to recur about every 5-10 years. ▶️doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-7…
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The University will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We pause to remember those who served and sacrificed. 🇺🇸 Wishing you a meaningful and restful long weekend!
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Thank you to my beloved alma mater @thisisUIC for this story about our Pulitzer. And for letting me get in one of my longstanding jokes about farms and politicians stories.uic.edu/pulitzer-pri…
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Congrats to acclaimed writer and @thisisuic professor Luis Alberto Urrea, who has been elected to the @americanacad, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Read more: today.uic.edu/uic-professor-…
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🎉 Celebrating 10 years of learning, culture, and connection! Alumni, faculty, students, and friends gathered to honor a decade of the Oaxaca study abroad program—featuring a keynote from @Rick_Bayless and reflections on the program’s lasting impact. 🌎✨
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🎉 Congratulations to our #UICLAS faculty members who were recently honored with a 2026 UIC Silver Circle Award for Teaching Excellence! Chosen by graduating seniors, this honor recognizes outstanding teaching and impact on students. 👏 #UICproud 🔗 go.uic.edu/silver-circle-awa…
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.@Chicago Sun‑Times takes a critical look at deadly domestic violence against Black women, drawing on the expertise of Beth Richie (@uicblst, @UICCLJ) to challenge narratives that sideline patriarchy and gender‑based violence. 🔗 Read more: go.uic.edu/beth-ritchie-chic…
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Congratulations to @HistUIC @uicpols grad @royalpratt! #UICProud
We won the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting @chicagotribune! Our entire newsroom covered Midway Blitz with everything we had. I’ve never been prouder of the Tribune or its commitment to the truth. It’s an honor to be part of this team.
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🎓✨ #UICLAS Commencement is almost here! Celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at Credit Union 1 Arena. Livestream will be available 👉 go.uic.edu/2026Commencement 💙
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How are Chicago arts orgs responding to federal funding cuts? @CrainsChicago takes a closer look with insights from Jane Rhodes, associate dean of #UICLAS. 🔗 go.uic.edu/jane-rhodes-crain…
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📘 The Spring 2026 LAS Faculty Research Bulletin (Vol. 4, Issue 2) is out! From Sloan Fellowships to national book awards, LAS faculty continue to shine in research, teaching, and community engagement. Explore the latest faculty achievements: go.uic.edu/FRB-Spring-2026
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From mass raids to quieter pressure campaigns, immigration enforcement is changing. A new @NYTmag story breaks it down, with insight from Adam Goodman of @lalsatuic on how fear has long shaped immigration policy. 🔗 go.uic.edu/adam-goodman-nyt
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