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�����о��� is proud of its alumni. This weekend, for the first time in nearly two years, the University will host Commencement in person. Additionally, the 2021 Lincoln Academy Student Laureate was announced and the Vaccine Incentive Program concludes. Read about this and more in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at �����о���n.

A new $17.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will help three Chicago universities work together with many of the city’s underserved communities to foster meaningful cancer research, education, training and outreach.

�����о��� began its first week of Spring 2022 classes this week. Though our instruction is currently taking place remotely, we’re still dedicated to your success. Learn more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at �����о���n.  

Due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases, the spread of the omicron variant, and new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and �������s Department of Public Health (IDPH), �������n is implementing new COVID-19 health and safety measures.

�����о��� is pleased to announce its 23rd season of the Jewel Box Series, which brings local and international artists to our campus and highlights the talents of many of our esteemed faculty. Read about this season’s lineup and more in this edition of Noteworthy at �����о���n.

�����о��� Assistant Professor of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies Sunni Ali published his third book, “Lessons Learned: Critical Conversation in Hip Hop and Social Justice.” 

������� is thrilled to be part of a $25 million grant to study climate change. Next week is Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, the start of Latinx Heritage Month and Alumni Weekend. Read about this and more in the latest edition of Noteworthy at �������n.

“An Evening with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor,” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 in the Auditorium on the Main Campus, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. 

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded �����о��� a five-year, $1.3 million Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program grant. �����о���n is the recipient of one of 189 new grant awards to institutions of higher education. In total, $51.7 million in McNair grants were awarded across the country. 

�����о��� received another update to its credit rating this week. We also earned recognition as an official Tree Campus for the seventh year in a row. Read about these stories, upcoming events and more in this edition of Noteworthy at �����о���n.