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AHS publications digest: Sep 22 – Oct 4

Alexander S Aruin aaruin@uic.edu Kaewmanee T, Liang H, Aruin AS, Wichaidit W, Tohpreecha S. Control of Posture During Lifting: Effects of Weight Knowledge and Load Position Asymmetry. Motor Control. 2026-10-01; :1-16. PubMed PMID:…

New DHD Publication Explores Plain Language as Inclusive Pedagogy

DHD faculty member Lieke van Heumen, DHD alumna Helen Rottier, and DHD doctoral student Corbin Outlaw recently published their article, “Supporting Diverse Learners Through Critical Disability Praxis: Cognitive Access and the Pedagogy of…

Rooshey Hasnain featured in Borderless Magazine

Rooshey Hasnain was featured in this Borderless Magazine story about Illinois refugees and the loss of Medicaid access due to federal funding cuts: borderlessmag.org/2026/09/29/medicaid-changes-illinois-refugees.

Dalmina Arias and Caitlin Smith receive 2025 I-TEAM Award

Dalmina Arias and Caitlin Smith are part of the team that received the 2025 I-TEAM Award for the project “ICU Simulation Education Experience.” The project was selected for its focus on advancing interprofessional communication…

UIC commitment to becoming a zero waste university

UIC is proud of its commitment to becoming a zero waste university. To reach this goal, each member of the campus community must work to reduce waste and increase recycling in all campus…

AHS publications digest: Sep 14 – Sep 27

Alyssa Ann Jones aajones7@uic.edu This citation may have been included on the last email! Levine JT, Yu XS, Jones A, Munoz R, Zaback M, Thompson CK, Farina D, Avrillon S, Pons JL. Disrupted…

AHS students: Participate in the Culture is Currency Challenge

UIC students are invited to take part in the Culture Is Currency National HSI STEAM Innovation Challenge — a national opportunity to explore how culture, entrepreneurship, technology, and storytelling can create new possibilities for…

I-MMAS Mentoring Academy 2026

The Mentoring Academy provides professional support for Mexican and Mexican-American/Latino students.