Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond
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Largest-ever South Side Science Festival puts UChicago STEM in kids’ hands
Thousands of families from across Chicago came to the University of Chicago campus on Saturday for the yearly South Side Science Festival. This was the largest event in the festival’s four-year history, with more than 700 UChicago scientists and 200+ volunteers from across campus sharing STEM with approximately 4,300 kids and parents from across Chicago, more than half of whom were from South Side communities.
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UChicago Medicine invested $715 million in community benefits in fiscal 2024
The University of Chicago Medicine invested $715 million in community benefits in fiscal 2024, according to its newly released Community Benefit Report.
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UChicago Medicine releases 2024–25 Community Health Needs Assessments for the South Side and south suburbs
The University of Chicago Medicine has released its 2024–25 Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs), the result of an 18-month process that engaged thousands of residents and stakeholders across the Chicago's South Side and south suburbs.
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Law School launches Public Interest Leadership Program
The initiative aims to strengthen support for students pursuing public interest and public service careers
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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 local 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.
Community Health
UChicago is committed to promoting health equity and improving access to care on the South Side, so all residents have the opportunity to thrive.
Economic Opportunity and Entrepreneurship
We leverage UChicago’s role as the largest private employer and purchaser of goods and services on the South Side to foster entrepreneurship and create economic opportunities for community residents and local small businesses.
Civic Infrastructure
To strengthen Chicago’s civic infrastructure, we offer community-based training for emerging leaders and help to build local organizations’ capacity to grow, thrive, and achieve their missions.
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.
Latest event
Oct 15th, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting
This virtual meeting will include a public safety update from UChicago Chief of Police Kyle Bowman, as well as an overview of how to apply to serve as a student or community representative on the Council.
