Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond
Learn more about Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago
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How UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is addressing care disparities for Black parents-to-be
A longtime mission to help Black parents and their babies thrive is driving the expansion of obstetrics and gynecology services at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in south suburban Harvey.
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Harris Policy Innovation Challenge announces 2025 winning team
A team of Harris School MPP students took home $10,000 for winning the 2024-25 Harris Policy Innovation Challenge with a bold vision to revitalize downtown Chicago.
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Low-to-no-cost Maroon Tutor Match pairs UChicago students with local K–12 students for one-on-one tutoring that benefits tutees and tutors alike
Hear about the impact of Maroon Tutor Match for both seventh-grader Thaddeus Scott-Larkins and UChicago student Emi Fung.
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$15M Gift from Sue Ling Gin Foundation Will Help Reduce Gun Violence by Training Chicago Police Supervisors
Reducing the toll of gun violence in Chicago is the highest priority of the Chicago Police Department. To dramatically advance that goal the Sue Ling Gin Foundation is making an unprecedented gift of $15 million over five years for the development and implementation of a world class leadership and management education for Chicago’s police supervisors.
Read moreOur areas of focus
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.
Latest event
Apr 26th, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Earth Day of Service
Join the University Community Service Center for an Earth Day of Service. Participants will head to various South Side neighborhoods to help with eco-focused service projects led in collaboration with community organizations.
