Office of Civic Engagement

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

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

Speakers, musicians honor beloved civil rights leader in Dec. 5 event at Rockefeller Chapel

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

Free community-led festival has been supported by UChicago, extensive volunteer network

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

Rudy Nimocks Sr., community leader and former UChicago police chief, 1929–2021 Rudy Nimocks Sr. stands in front of Caryl Yasko's "Under City Stone" mural in Hyde Park

Rudy Nimocks Sr., community leader and former UChicago police chief, 1929–2021

Trusted mentor remembered for his commitment to South Side, local youth

Building a stronger pipeline of Black leaders in Chicago Booth IMPACT

Building a stronger pipeline of Black leaders in Chicago

Through IMPACT, Chicago Booth helps trains a new generation of civic, corporate leaders

UChicago initiative to distribute food to South Side surpasses 150,000-meal mark Food Donations

UChicago initiative to distribute food to South Side surpasses 150,000-meal mark

Partnership with Greater Chicago Food Depository serving nearly 30 sites in nine neighborhoods

UChicago awards more than $680,000 in grants to small businesses on South Side Hyde Park Neighborhood Club

UChicago awards more than $680,000 in grants to small businesses on South Side

Financial assistance part of UChicago initiative to support community during COVID-19