Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond
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Part of the solution: Harris Policy Labs students identify Chicago neighborhoods most at risk in rising tide of urban flooding
Harris Policy Labs students got to tackle the issue of urban flooding head on, making recommendations to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
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"A voice at the table that's meaningful": Community Advisory Council helps guide UChicago Medicine
The Community Advisory Council (CAC), made up of civic and faith leaders who live and/or work in the neighborhoods near campus, advises UChicago Medicine on effective ways to meet the community's health needs.
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Kyle Bowman named chief of police for the University of Chicago Police Department
Lieutenant Colonel Kyle Bowman of the Michigan State Police has been named chief of police for the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD), effective April 4.
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Recent UChicago graduate brings program pairing student mentors with local teens to life
Inspired in part by his time in UCSC’s Summer Links program, Justin Douglas, UChicago MA'21, recently launched the Phillip Jackson Youth Mentorship program with Black Star Project pairing Black UChicago student mentors with local high schoolers.
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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 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.
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.
Upcoming event
May 3rd, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Entrepreneurship Essentials (E2): Developing a No-Code Product
Join the Polsky Center and Kathleen Wilson in this workshop to learn about project management basics and options for tools, an overview of no-code platform Bubble, and more.
