Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond
Learn more about Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago
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UChicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy strengthens frontline fight against gun violence
The Academy works to deepen leadership and management experience among community safety leaders, so they can bring back that expertise to their organizations and make sure their important work is implemented at scale in a sustainable way.
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Fresh off graduating from UChicago’s college and career readiness programs, CPS students feel ready for what’s next
79 Chicago Public Schools students from 33 different schools recently graduated from UChicago’s multi-year college and career readiness programs. Collectively, this year’s program graduates received 367 acceptances from more than 174 colleges and universities, including 34 highly selective colleges and universities.
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UChicago Medicine invests $1.1 billion in community benefits for fiscal 2025
The University of Chicago Medicine invested $1.1 billion in community benefits in fiscal 2025 across its service areas, according to the academic health system's newly released Community Benefit Report.
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Neighborhood Schools Program’s South Side STEM EdCorps connects local students to design thinking, possibilities in STEM fields
University of Chicago students in the Neighborhood Schools Program’s South Side STEM EdCorps are working to bring hands-on STEM concepts and an emphasis on design thinking and problem solving into local classrooms.
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 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
Jun 11th, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tech Enablement Workshop Series
This is the opening session for the Polsky Exchange Tech Enablement Series which offers workshops for small business owners seeking to leverage technology to grow and improve their operations.
