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  DPI, Interapt, CVS Health to launch program to develop diverse tech talent for Illinois companies

  Sep 23, 2022 2:30 pm

  Chicago/Skills will provide tuition-free technology training and paid apprenticeship opportunities to as many as 2,500 people over five years.

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  Real Impact: Giving back tops driven alum’s list of successes

  Sep 2, 2022 9:00 am

  University of Illinois Chicago alum Lura Buckley attributes her success to Chicago’s One Million Degrees, as well as support from family, friends, mentors and educators.

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  UIUC designated as a First-gen Forward institution

  Sep 1, 2022 10:45 am

  The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been recognized for its commitment to the support and success of first-generation students.

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  A new vision for tech in Chicago

  Aug 23, 2022 10:45 am

  Break Through Tech Chicago at UIC is changing the landscape of technology in Chicago and fostering long-term connections between students and national and local companies committed to gender equity. 

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  Chicago awarded $18.5M in federal funds to create new jobs in the region

  Aug 17, 2022 2:00 pm

  The Discovery Partners Institute and P33 will spearhead tech-specific workforce development programs in support of an $18.5 million federal Good Jobs Challenge award announced earlier this month.

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  UIC students recognized with Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation scholarships

  Aug 11, 2022 10:15 am

  Ten UIC students were awarded $5,000 each from the chicago Latino Caucus Foundation, plus an additional $2,500 scholarship from the Latin American and Educational Services Program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs.

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  UIS and LLCC enhance transfer admission agreement

  Aug 4, 2022 12:00 pm

  Leaders from the University of Illinois Springfield and Lincoln Land Community College signed an agreement enhancing their partnership to ensure a smooth transition for LLCC students to complete bachelor’s degrees at UIS. 

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  UIS report: Most 2020-21 grads employed or continuing education

  Jul 28, 2022 1:45 pm

  A new report finds that 93 percent of 2020-21 University of Illinois Springfield bachelor’s graduates are employed or continuing their education.

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  New program to support UIUC freshmen with autism

  Jul 15, 2022 10:45 am

  Incoming freshmen at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with autism can avail themselves of autism-specific support by participating in the Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative, a pilot program getting underway in the fall semester.

   

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  Discovery Partners Institute, UIC CHANCE expand Digital Scholars

  Jul 5, 2022 10:45 am

  The Discovery Partners Institute and University of Illinois Chicago (UIC’s) CHANCE program, in partnership with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, announced the expansion of its Digital Scholars Program to support and develop promising and diverse tech talent in Illinois.

  Digital Scholars, now in its third year, is an intensive, free, five-week summer program for high school students and incoming UIC freshmen. 

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