As the keynote speaker at the Rustandy Center’s On Board Chicago conference, the Obama Foundation CEO explored how to strengthen nonprofit board service, create new opportunities, and embrace differences.
More than 30 Nonprofits Welcomed into Accelerator’s 2022 Cohort with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater and Ladies of Virtue Each Receiving $50,000
Announcement made at South Side Strong Summit which brought local nonprofit and civic leaders together for a day-long program
Joel Hamernick will oversee the day-to-day work of OCE; build civic engagement partnerships with academic and administrative units; and work closely with South Side and civic partners.
$27.5 million in seed funding will support programs to train police and community violence intervention leaders
As one of the first community organizations served by the Accelerator, older adult support network CHPV continues launching strategic new initiatives to keep local seniors connected and engaged
Larry’s Barber College, a two-time alum of the Polsky Center’s Small Business Growth Program, has reached an exciting juncture in its evolution. It now has six training locations and is embarking on a plan to open a chain of shops.
Eric Heath, UChicago Associate Vice President for Safety and Security, provides an update about recent progress on UChicago's public safety measures, as well as important reminders about safety resources.
In effort to reduce disparities, the UChicago Data Science Institute's Internet Equity Initiative launches new data portal to guide research, policy, and community action
Public Safety Advisory Council will provide feedback to University leaders on priorities and policies
After delivering the 2022 George E. Kent Lecture, Ilyasah Shabazz held a discussion moderated by UChicago student Jordyn Varise, political chair of the Organization of Black Students.
The University of Chicago Medicine contributed $606.9 million in benefits and services to residents of the South Side and Southland areas in fiscal 2021, according to the latest annual report that outlines the academic health system’s investments in and support of the community.
