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Paths Toward Sustainable & Just Community Engagement Heading link
As a research, academic institution the University of Illinois at Chicago recognizes the past and present exploitative nature the university has created while engaging with surrounding communities. From failure to establish long-term partnerships, barriers in accessing resources, and lack of transparency. To foster urban resilience, research, academic institutions, like UIC, need to create campus-wide equitable models for community engagement through an anti-racist lens.
28 Days of Black Excellence Heading link
UIC launches a podcast series, “28 Days of Black Excellence,” February 1. It features inspiring stories of Black students, faculty, alumni and friends in celebration of Black History Month.