Office of Civic Engagement

Christian Mitchell named University of Chicago’s vice president for civic engagement Christian Mitchell

Christian Mitchell named University of Chicago’s vice president for civic engagement

Chicago to pilot nation’s largest guaranteed income program: How University experts will help evaluate Carmelo Barbaro, executive director of the Inclusive Economy Lab

Chicago to pilot nation’s largest guaranteed income program: How University experts will help evaluate

Report highlights University’s economic and social impact across Chicago An aerial view of the UChicago campus, facing north with the Chicago downtown skyline in the distance

Report highlights University’s economic and social impact across Chicago

University of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago partner to increase diversity in science careers City Colleges of Chicago students learn in a wet lab in Abbott Memorial Hall on Friday, August 21, 2021.

University of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago partner to increase diversity in science careers

Timuel Black, AM’54, celebrated in memorial service at UChicago Timuel Black memorial

Timuel Black, AM’54, celebrated in memorial service at UChicago

UChicago first-year students meet with and learn from community leaders Students assembling a picnic table

UChicago first-year students meet with and learn from community leaders

UChicago researchers and South Side teachers work together to engage students in quantum technology Kenwood Academy teacher Joseph Blake with Shankar Menon, PME graduate student

UChicago researchers and South Side teachers work together to engage students in quantum technology

Hyde Park Jazz Festival marks 15 years of acclaimed performances and local pride Two people dance together at the 2018 Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Hyde Park Jazz Festival marks 15 years of acclaimed performances and local pride

Innovative READI Chicago initiative brings hope amid heartbreak of gun violence Sylvester, a beneficiary of the READI Chicago initiative, stands outside a Heartland Alliance building in Chicago

Innovative READI Chicago initiative brings hope amid heartbreak of gun violence

Local nonprofit receives $1 million grant to provide safe space for Chicago youth Future Ties founder Jennifer Maddox swings a red cowbell at an event celebrating new funding for her nonprofit

Local nonprofit receives $1 million grant to provide safe space for Chicago youth