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Public Safety Advisory Council meeting draws campus and broader South Side community members for discussion of pedestrian safety and data-driven policing
UChicago faculty, students, and staff gathered with members of the broader South Side community for the first of four planned meetings of the Public Safety Advisory Council this academic year.
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Collegiate Scholars and Space Explorers college and career readiness programs now accepting applications from CPS high school students
High school students can apply to either or both free, multi-year programs through February 7.
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Soul Santa, live reindeer, costumed characters, and more return for Hyde Park Holly-Day on Dec. 7
The free, family-friendly event will also feature ice skating for the first time this year
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$75 million donation from AbbVie Foundation to support UChicago Medicine’s new cancer pavilion
The AbbVie Foundation’s $75 million donation to UChicago will support the construction of UChicago Medicine’s new cancer pavilion—the first freestanding facility in Illinois dedicated to reshaping cancer care.
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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.
Latest event
Nov 20th, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Public Safety Advisory Council Meeting - November
The University of Chicago Public Safety Advisory Council is an independent body that seeks community input on issues impacting safety and security on campus and in the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) extended patrol area.
