Undergraduates at UIC are instilled with a unique sense of freedom — and funding — to conduct world-changing research.
FEATURE
What does student success really look like at UIC? This short video takes you inside the classrooms, labs and programs where opportunity meets ambition. Hear directly from students whose paths are being shaped by access, mentorship and donor support, and see how generosity turns potential into impact.
Building Futures in High-Demand Fields
Design-focused computer programming? More sustainable chemical engineering? UIC is preparing students for industries transformed by technology and population changes. Welcome to the new world of work.
Change Starts With You
Troy Edwards and Diane Ihezie Edwards’s unique path toward success inspires them to advocate in their community.
The Connector
Through his roles with Umoja and the DuSable Scholars Program, Roddric Sims helps his community model excellence both on and off campus.
PEOPLE
Whether he’s coaching runners through a Chicago Marathon or guiding an alumni board through another year, Kerl LaJeune understands endurance.
Alumna Sara E. Wynes made the transition from a standout women’s basketball player to a family law attorney. Her first gift to UIC — during Give a Spark — helps lay the groundwork for future student-athletes.
Myron Laban PharmD ’18 balances his pharmacy career with his passions as a visual artist and musician, blending art and advocacy.
In her latest role as UICAA president-elect, Patricia Ballesteros is helping students turn student success into intentional careers.
Undergraduates at UIC are instilled with a unique sense of freedom — and funding — to conduct world-changing research.
FEATURE
What does student success really look like at UIC? This short video takes you inside the classrooms, labs and programs where opportunity meets ambition. Hear directly from students whose paths are being shaped by access, mentorship and donor support, and see how generosity turns potential into impact.
Building Futures in High-Demand Fields
Design-focused computer programming? More sustainable chemical engineering? UIC is preparing students for industries transformed by technology and population changes. Welcome to the new world of work.
Change Starts With You
Troy Edwards and Diane Ihezie Edwards’s unique path toward success inspires them to advocate in their community.
The Connector
Through his roles with Umoja and the DuSable Scholars Program, Roddric Sims helps his community model excellence both on and off campus.
PEOPLE
