Partnering for Impact in Chicago and Beyond
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National study finds in-school high dosage tutoring is successfully accelerating student learning, reversing pandemic-era learning loss
Initial findings from the Personalized Learning Initiative show that in-school high dosage tutoring meaningfully increased math learning for students in Chicago Public Schools and Fulton County Schools.
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University of Chicago, UChicago Medicine and City Colleges of Chicago announce healthcare education partnership in Washington Park neighborhood
Proposed facilities and programs would establish a healthcare career pipeline for South Side residents and support 600 jobs in Washington Park
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Harris Policy students see the real-life impact of tax policy while serving the community
This tax season, 59 student volunteers from a single class at UChicago’s Harris School of Public Policy are helping Chicago taxpayers with low incomes claim hundreds of thousands of dollars that they are owed in refunds and tax credits.
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UChicago Crime Lab’s community violence intervention initiative honored at White House
Event highlights first graduates of Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy, focused on reducing gun violence
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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.