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2024 South Side Science Festival offers up fun and inspiration "Mr Freeze" at the South Side Science Festival

2024 South Side Science Festival offers up fun and inspiration

UChicago and local leaders examine root causes of violence and possible solutions Valerie Jarrett at UChicago's public safety event

UChicago and local leaders examine root causes of violence and possible solutions

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

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

University, community leaders join Chicago mayor, police superintendent for discussion on community-based violence prevention strategies From left to right: CPD Supt. David Brown, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and President Alivisatos stand in front of a group of University and community leaders

University, community leaders join Chicago mayor, police superintendent for discussion on community-based violence prevention strategies

Surprise ceremony welcomes first-generation student into UChicago’s Class of 2026 Anthony Alvarez and Veronica Hauad

Surprise ceremony welcomes first-generation student into UChicago’s Class of 2026

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