Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond
Learn more about Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago
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Serving up opportunity: UChicago Local Catering Expo connects South Side vendors with campus buyers
South Side caterers and restaurant owners brought signature dishes and menu samples to campus on October 13 for the UChicago Local South Side Catering Expo.
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Enjoy these fall exhibitions across UChicago
From the Declaration of Independence to the Dan Ryan Expressway, UChicago’s autumn lineup is now on display.
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Plans advance for Washington Park education, health and science campus, to include new clinical lab and job training
At an October 6 community meeting, representatives from UChicago, UChicago Medicine and City Colleges of Chicago shared plans for a clinical laboratory supporting about 550 jobs, as well as Chicago’s first medical laboratory technician program.
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Learning is a blast – and a bang – at the South Side Science Festival
Dancing robots, mutant Legos and rocks that rock mark the fifth annual UChicago STEM community outreach event
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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.
Upcoming event
Nov 7th, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
UChicago Arts & Humanities Day
In partnership with Chicago Humanities, UChicago Arts & Humanities Day 2026 features an array of visiting luminaries in dialogue with UChicago faculty, in addition to lectures, guided tours, and exhibitions led by UChicago scholars and artists.
