Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond

Learn more about Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago

Community of Care initiative piloted in partnership with Cook County offers Chicago violence prevention workers professional insights and sense of community

The Office of Civic Engagement and Cook County Justice Advisory Council’s leadership development initiative has brought together nearly 200 individuals from 150 violence prevention organizations for a unique 14-month experience

Ruby Bridges urges people to ‘choose good’ in the fight against injustice

At UChicago’s MLK event, civil rights icon recalls integrating New Orleans schools and pleads to protect today’s youth

Community of Care initiative piloted in partnership with Cook County offers Chicago violence prevention workers professional insights and sense of community

Anchor

We are committed to building on the University’s position as the South Side’s leading economic anchor and making a strong, lasting contribution to Chicago's economic health.

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Research

Rigorous scholarship is at the heart of everything we do, and our city derives lasting benefits from our innovative ideas and research programs.

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Education

UChicago is a champion for quality PreK-12 education for students throughout Chicago, and our educational outreach programs help to put youth on the path to successful, productive adult lives.

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Innovation

We assist emerging entrepreneurs – students and community members alike – to help them transform great ideas into marketable products, start-up companies, and potentially transformative new industries.

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Our areas of focus

Arts and Culture

As a partner in the South Side’s rich and storied arts community, we work to provide cultural opportunities, resources, and programs that reflect our community, resonate across the city, and are renowned around the world.

Community Safety

Through research, evidence-based programming, and direct service, UChicago is working with community partners on the South Side and beyond to build safer communities, save lives, and heal traumatic emotional wounds inflicted by violence.

K-12 Education

We demonstrate our commitment to urban education by developing and investing in programs and initiatives that serve children from pre-K through high school and by working with teachers and principals to improve our city’s school system.

Programs

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UChicago’s programs directly serve thousands of people each year, extending a wide range of university resources to our neighboring communities and the city as a whole.

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Results

Learn how we’re making a difference in our community

UChicago’s sustained investment in our neighboring communities has had a lasting, positive impact on our city and changed lives for the better.

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Latest event

Feb 13th, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Honoring Voices: The Coretta Scott King Book Awards

The Coretta Scott King Book Award was founded in 1969 by librarians Mabel McKissick and Glyndon Greer during the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Atlantic City, NJ.

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About Us

The Office of Civic Engagement fosters UChicago’s university-wide approach to civic engagement and serves as a gateway to the South Side and the city, connecting the University to our neighbors.

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Our Commitment to Chicago

This report provides a snapshot of UChicago’s positive impact for the city and its social fabric—including contributions that will have a lasting effect for generations to come.

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Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond

Learn more about Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago

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Ruby Bridges urges people to ‘choose good’ in the fight against injustice

Anchor

Research

Education

Innovation

Our areas of focus

Arts and Culture

Community Safety

K-12 Education

Programs

Learn more about our programs and initiatives

Results

Learn how we’re making a difference in our community

Latest event

Honoring Voices: The Coretta Scott King Book Awards

About Us

Our Commitment to Chicago