University of Illinois Chicago overview

Q. What is the main USP of the University of Illinois Chicago?

The University of Illinois Chicago is the city’s largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve more than 33,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation, located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of one of the world’s greatest cities.

Q. What is the ranking of the University of Illinois Chicago?

The University of Illinois Chicago is in Top 25 Public University by Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education, Top 10 Best Value colleges in the nation by Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education, Top 30 Ethnically Diverse and Economically Diverse and No. 10 for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Colleges.

Q. What is the University of Illinois Chicago famous for?

The University of Illinois Chicago is the city’s largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve more than 33,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation, located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of one of the world’s greatest cities.

Q. Is Chicago a large city?

Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States, with a population of nearly three million people.

Q. What's the weather around the University of Illinois Chicago?

In Chicago, the summers are warm, humid, and wet; the winters are freezing and windy, and it is partly cloudy year-round. For the year, the temperature typically varies from 22°F to 83°F and is rarely below 5°F or above 91°F.

Q. How many students study at the University of Illinois Chicago?

Over 33,000 students are studying at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of the University of Illinois Chicago?

Some Famous Alumni of the University of Illinois Chicago are:

• Bernard Shaw, Former chief anchor at CNN
• Tony Podesta, Founding President of People for the American Way and former aide to President Bill Clinton.
• Carol Moseley Braun, First African-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Candidate for Mayor in Chicago, 2011.
• Nicole Franklin, Award-winning filmmaker, published writer, and assistant professor of Television Production at Hofstra University.

And many more. Please refer https://alumni.las.uic.edu/connect/notable-alumni