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Individuals enjoying the Black History Month Fashion Show 2026 event.

Photos: Black History Month wraps with fashion show, marketplace

See photos from the fashion show celebrating decades of fashion and from the pop-up featuring Black-owned student businesses.

Zac Adesanya holding Bioplastic samples with Ezinne Achinivu looking on.

Could a new material from UIC scientists curb single-use plastics?

The plant-based substance takes just one month to break down in soil.

Side-by-side headshots of Philip Engel and Andy Nguyen.

Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowships

Philip Engel and Andy Nguyen are two of 126 fellows across the U.S. and Canada.

Professor Danny Martin posing outside on UIC campus.

Professor Danny Martin elected to National Academy of Education

“I look forward to joining others and foregrounding the issues that I'm really concerned about," Martin said of joining the academy. 

three people drumming at Student Center East

Students build advocacy and community at MLK leadership conference

With keynote speakers, workshops and more, the conference was a chance to reflect on King's values and vision.

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    Could a new material from UIC scientists curb single-use plastics?

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    Two UIC researchers earn prestigious 2026 Sloan fellowships

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    Professor Danny Martin elected to National Academy of Education

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    Students build advocacy and community at MLK leadership conference

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