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We want to congratulate alumni Kevin Durney (MS '16, P-OTD '24) and Allison Antman (OTD Class of 2025, who began assisting Kevin as as his level II fieldwork student) on the creation of the first ever Disability Library at Lurie Children's Hospital, including 75+ books that focus on representation and inclusion of children with disabilities.

The well-curated collection is located in the Rehabilitation Services waiting area of Lurie Children's Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park.

To find more information on how to donate to the evolving library: https://events.luriechildrens.org/community-fundraising/lurie-childrens-disability-library

Lurie Children’s launches disability library to promote inclusion Lurie Children’s is making strides toward raising awareness about childhood disabilities with the launch of its first-ever ‘Disability Library.’

Looking to stand out in Health Information Management? Learn how earning the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®) certificate can set you apart, and how UIC’s Online HIM programs prepare graduates to succeed on the RHIA exam. 👉 go.uic.edu/hi-him-rhia

Congratulations to ' Naphatsorn (Kat) Sakdaauscoskul (UIC Biomedical Visualization Class of 2026) on receiving an honorable mention in the Moving Image category for her work “VR Animal Embodiment” in the 2026 UIC Image of Research competition.

Have questions about the online student experience? Attend our next Online Health Informatics and Health Information Management info session to hear directly from Spring 2026 Online MSHI graduate Patricia Dietterick.

You’ll also get:
- Program overviews from Directors Laura Mills (MSHI) and Lois Hitchcock (MSHIM)
- Insights on enrollment and financial aid
- Time for live Q&A

📅 RSVP today: go.uic.edu/hi-him-alum-spotlight

Congrats, Class of 2026! From late-night study sessions to unforgettable campus moments, you’ve made memories that will always be part of your UIC story.

As you begin your next chapter, stay connected with the friends, traditions and community that helped shape your journey. Follow UIC Alumni for reunions, events, opportunities and more ways to keep the memories going.

https://lnk.bio/UIC_Alumni

Join us for our Capstone Project Poster Symposium, where our third-year E-OTD students will showcase their capstone work!

After a 14-week immersive experience at community sites, students have conducted needs assessments and developed projects focused on specialized areas of practice.

We hope you can join us to celebrate their hard work!

RSVP HERE ⬇
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“Teaching, for me, is very interpersonal; it’s not just about delivering content. I feel inspired by my students, motivated by their curiosity, and I’m constantly learning from them,” said ' Sofia Cienfuegos, who was selected by graduating seniors to receive a 2026 Silver Circle Award. https://ahs.uic.edu/news-stories/sofia-cienfuegos-recognized-by-students-with-2026-silver-circle-award/ UIC Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition

Sofia Cienfuegos recognized by students with 2026 Silver Circle Award | College of Applied Health Sciences | University of Illinois Chicago Sofia Cienfuegos recognized by students with 2026 Silver Circle Award Emily Parenti-Lopez | Posted on April 21, 2026 Sofia Cienfuegos Introduction For today’s young adults interested in nutrition, parsing through the barrage of online information for real evidence and hard science can be a challen...

HAPPENING NOW: UIC Police invites you to a fundraiser for Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month, TODAY from 12 to 2 PM at the Campus Safety Resource Center with Pawfficer Ham. All proceeds will be going to the UIC Autism Clinic and TAP Training Center housed here at . A donation of any amount allows you to fill out a ribbon with a positive message and place it onto the Campus Safety Resource window. UIC Department of Disability and Human Development

Congratulations to faculty members Timothy Koh and Robert Motl for being named among the University of Illinois Chicago's 2025–2026 Distinguished Researchers! Their recognition highlights the extraordinary impact of AHS research from advancing wound-healing and inflammation science to improving physical activity interventions for people living with neurological conditions like . https://ahs.uic.edu/news-stories/kn-professors-among-uics-2025-2026-distinguished-researchers/