The University of Illinois Chicago is a public research university and the largest university in the Chicago metropolitan area, with particularly strong health sciences programs. UIC operates the largest medical school in the United States and houses top-ranked programs in pharmacy, nursing, and occupational therapy. Its urban campus near downtown Chicago provides students with extensive clinical, research, and professional opportunities.
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Hannibal Buress (comedian and actor)•Carol Moseley Braun (first Black woman U.S. Senator)•Bernard Shaw (CNN founding anchor)
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Safety
UIC has a full police department with 24/7 patrols, a SafeWalk escort program, and comprehensive emergency alert systems.
UIC sits on Chicago's near west side between Little Italy, University Village, and Greektown. While these neighborhoods have gentrified, Chicago's broader urban crime issues affect the surrounding area.
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