In honor of Earth Day, UCSC will host a two-day event to advance environmental justice. First, on Earth Day itself (Friday, April 22nd), we’re excited to convene a panel conversation about pathways...
The University of Chicago launched an initiative to include mentoring, streamlined application process and Center in Paris programming to help students impacted by the war in Ukraine pursue higher education.
The College at the University of Chicago celebrates 25 years of reducing barriers to education and career success through Metcalf Internships and the Odyssey Scholarship Program.
Inspired in part by his time in UCSC’s Summer Links program, Justin Douglas, UChicago MA'21, recently launched the Phillip Jackson Youth Mentorship program with Black Star Project pairing Black UChicago student mentors with local high schoolers.
Collaboration between UChicago students and Claremont Academy sixth graders wins $1.5 million city grant
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this year the UCSC has developed and curated a set of programs to bring campus and community together for a variety of service events. From community-partne...
University of Chicago Faculty, alumni, staff and student winners to recognized as part of MLK commemoration.
Nearly 100 community leaders met with small groups of all 2,200 incoming College students as part of the University’s annual Engage Chicago Orientation Week event hosted by the University’s Community Service Center within the Office of Civic Engagement.
Food programs have continued to gain traction throughout the pandemic. This includes Hyde Park's very own Love Fridge, which arrived last August after a concerted effort by the University of Chicago Community Service Center and local residents.
Each Year, the University Community Service Center honors between 4 and 5 students who significantly impact our community and our world through their work. We're pleased to introduce you to our 2021 winners.
UChicago's University Community Service Center partnered with Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, Love Fridge, UChicago Medicine staff, and University of Chicago Laboratory Schools parents to get the fridge to this location.
Students, faculty, and staff from more than 13 campus units participated in service projects including translation for local immigrant populations, resume reviews, and more.