University Of Illinois At Chigaco

A cell responds to an incoming signal by activating responses only where needed, as shown in yellow. (Image courtesy of Gary Mo) Listen to story summary Cells are crowded, dynamic places where thousands of molecules interact in tight quarters. Until now, scientists lacked a reliable way to see many of these molecular interactions as they happen.

The UIC Office of the Chancellor and the College of Applied Health Sciences partnered to co-host approximately 135 high school students from across the state to explore global food security, sustainability and STEM-focused career pathways as part of the World Food Prize Foundation’s Youth Institutes. This event marked the first time this global initiative was hosted in Illinois.

Everyone is invited to attend the free University of Illinois Cancer Center Community Wellness Fair: Together Toward Better Health on Aug. 1. You can enjoy free food, engage in fun activities for kids and adults and find the resources you need for better health.

Over the next 18 months, a campus building designed by renowned architect Walter Netsch will be restored to its original condition. Renovations to the exterior of the Science and Engineering South building began in May and are expected to be completed in 2027. The Science and Engineering South exterior renovation project is underway. In recent years, the building has experienced a number of challenges, including masonry movement, deteriorating concrete and waterproofing issues.

Listen to story summary Two UIC alums and a doctoral candidate have been chosen to represent UIC as Fulbright recipients, taking part in the U.S. State Department program, which fosters international educational exchanges and cross-cultural understanding. In addition, a UIC doctoral student has been named an alternate for the Fulbright program. Since it launched in 1946, there have been nearly 450,000 Fulbright students and scholars who have conducted research and taught in over 160 countries.

Dear students, faculty and staff, I am pleased to announce that Marc VanOverbeke, associate professor of educational policy studies, will serve as the acting dean of the College of Education effective July 3, subject to approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. VanOverbeke is a well-respected, trusted partner with tremendous leadership experience, making him the ideal choice to maintain continuity for the College of Education during this leadership transition.

Center for Literacy GED graduates were joined by their instructors and staff after their graduation ceremony. (Photo: Lauren Covey/UIC College of Education) Listen to story summary At the UIC Center for Literacy, adult learners gather with a shared goal: earning a high school diploma through the center’s GED program. For many, it is a milestone years in the making. The GED program, which served hundreds of learners over more than a decade, was paused between 2021 and 2024 due to a loss of funding.

Listen to story summary Widely recognized as the face of , salmonella bacteria lurk in raw meat and poultry, on pets and in unpasteurized dairy products. If untreated, extreme cases can lead to full-body infections, like Typhoid fever. UIC researcher Kiwook Kim asked why some salmonella infections remain in the intestine, causing uncomfortable but nonfatal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, while others evolve into life-threatening infections.

UIC Business hosted a “Strategy, Innovation, and Scale” workshop June 18 for local small-business owners selected to participate in the Chicago Sky Foundation’s 2026 Women’s Small Business Cohort. This summer’s 12 cohort members were selected to accelerate Chicago-based, women-owned small businesses through networking, workshops and an opportunity to pitch for one of four $20,000 nondilutive grants at the completion of the program in July.

Individuals with Type 1 diabetes who had the highest baseline blood sugar levels showed a significant improvement in glucose targets after a sleep optimization program led by UIC Nursing researchers. The results of the study were published in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association. UIC Nursing Professor Pamela Martyn-Nemeth was the lead author.