ALT College faculty on the stage, and staff in the foreground, discussing what will transpire the day of commencement

ALT Photo of Dr. Milligan, UIC Social Work logo and the text “JACSW Alumni Spotlight” and this quote from her: Data in and of itself is not sufficient for understanding community needs. You need the community voices, and to understand that there are many levels of voices within a space.

ALT Photo of broken glass and bullet casings on the ground, UIC Social Work logo and the text “On the Front Lines of Violence Interruption”

ALT Photo of Edward Cheon, UIC Social Work logo and the text “JACSW Student Spotlight” and this quote from him: To more effectively serve people, we need better organizational management and collaboration that will deliver more integrated care.

ALT photo of UIC ETMSW building on a sunny day, with the text The Doctoral Dispatch

ALT Photo of Dr. Strickland with the text Dr. Joseph Strickland is being honored as a UIC Black History Maker. Dr. Strickland has extensive knowledge of the impact of the criminal justice system on African American families and communities, and is involved in many efforts to promote social and policy reform.

ALT Photo of Tariq Thomas with the text MSW Student Tariq Thomas is being honored as a UIC Black History Maker. What inspired Tariq to pursue his MSW? “My upbringing inspired me to pursue a fieldfor helping others. My natural instinct is toput others first. Growing up, my friendsalways told me I should be a counselorbecause I was essentially the unlicensedneighborhood therapist.”