Graduation
Earning your degree is a big deal!
We’re #UICProud of your accomplishment and can’t wait to hear about all the great things you’ll do!
Call to Action links
Graduation links
Show your pride
Decorating your cap and singing the UIC fight song will get you in the celebratory mood!
Show your pride links
Forever Flames
As you transition from short-term student to lifelong alumni, remember that there’s an entire community rooting for you and working to ensure your continued success.
Forever flames links
Graduating student awards
AHS Dean’s Award
The AHS Dean’s Award is presented to one outstanding graduating student who has been active in the AHS community while maintaining a strong academic record. Recipients demonstrate significant service to the college and advocate for the needs of their fellow students. While remaining active as student leaders, the recipients have also maintained high academic standards.
2024-25 recipient
Maryam Muhammad
MS, Nutrition Coordinated Program
Student Awards
AHS Urban Health Program Awards
2024-25 Leadership Award recipient
Maryam Muhammad
MS, Nutrition Coordinated Program
2024-25 Achievement Award recipient
Vanessa Atter
Entry-level OTD
AHS Achievement Award
The AHS Achievement Award is given annually to one outstanding graduating student from each academic program in the college. Awardees are selected by the faculty, based on their overall academic performance and their potential for becoming an outstanding practitioner in their field, and who have demonstrated leadership or provided service to the campus or their profession.
2024-25 recipients
| 2024-25 recipients | Program |
|---|---|
| Andrew Abraham | BS in Disability and Human Development |
| Nisah Aliyar | BS in Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Jasmine P. Brown-Hollie | PhD in Disability Studies |
| Michelle Castillo | BS in Health Information Management (on campus) |
| Mark Cummings | PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences |
| McKenzie Dulmes | MS in Biomedical Visualization |
| Alexis Geary | Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| Nour Ghobrial | MS in Disability and Human Development |
| Maryam Muhammad | MS in Nutrition |
| Nida Naseem | BS in Health Information Management (online) |
| Manoela Lima Oliveira | PhD in Kinesiology |
| Janaki Patel | Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy |
| Naveen Ramakrishnan | BS in Kinesiology |
| Katelin Rogacki | Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy |
| Selena Roberts | BS in Nutrition |
List of past recipients
Couldn't make it?
Watch previous AHS Commencement ceremonies and view photos online.
Video of commencement
Spring 2024 AHS commencement ceremony.
We're here to help
Have questions about commencement? Contact Eileen Doran for more information.
You can contact Eileen at:
Email: eileend2@uic.edu
Phone: 312-996-2079
Address:
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Chicago, IL 60612