The buzz of excitement filled the College of Education during this year’s ETL STEM Summer Camp. Held over two one-week day camp sessions, the program brought young learners to campus for hands-on STEM…
Mathematics and Science Education PhD student Ayesha Qazi-Lampert was one of three Illinois educators selected to spend a week alongside scientists aboard the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s largest research vessel, the R/V Lake Guardian,…
The University of Illinois Chicago College of Education is pleased to announce that Marc VanOverbeke has been appointed acting dean, effective July 3, 2026. In this role, he will lead the college while Kathryn…
At the UIC Center for Literacy, adult learners gather with a shared goal: earning a high school diploma through the center’s GED program. For many, it is a milestone years in the making.…
Each year, the University of Illinois Chicago Alumni Association recognizes extraordinary alumni who contribute to a vibrant, healthier, more connected world. For the 2026 Awards, Alumni Matthew Swalek, ’21, BA, Human Development and…
The University of Illinois Chicago’s first cohort of the Special Education Apprenticeship Pathway completed the program, marking a milestone for an initiative designed to address the state’s special education teacher shortage. “We’re not…
When Illinois issued its statewide literacy plan in 2024, it marked a renewed effort to increase reading proficiency among early learners. At the time, the statistics were stark: Only 41% of Illinois students in grades three through eight met proficiency benchmarks in English language, and only 30% reached proficiency on…
In this episode, Grace Khachaturian sits down with Gholdy Muhammad, a professor in the UIC College of Education. Muhammad reflects on her own journey and shares the influences that shape her drive for…
Technological innovation continues to reshape education at every level. The rapid growth of AI has expedited the need for tools that will support teachers. Jeremy Riel, an assistant professor in the College of Education, is pursuing that challenge. Riel received a grant from the Institute…
Alfredo Calderon, a 4th and 5th-grade Math and Science teacher at Peter Cooper Dual Language Academy, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. Calderon received his MEd…
