About Us
Every day, the University of Chicago strives to improve the quality of life in the mid–South Side of Chicago. Through a variety of initiatives and community and government partnerships, we work to educate area children, bring medical resources to those who need them, and enhance housing, retail, and public amenities. Over the past five years, we have invested more than $70 million in the community. Our guiding principles for community engagement were articulated in a document created as part of the work of the Provost's Initiative on Minority Issues (PIMI), a campus-wide initiative that seeks to advance progress on diversity-related issues at the University of Chicago.
The University has impact in the following areas:
Education
Each year, the University commits $17 million to partnerships with public education, and it supports many additional programs that reach local children, youth, and adults. More…
Economic Impact & Jobs
The University of Chicago and the University of Chicago Medical Center make crucial contributions to the economic vitality of the mid–South Side and beyond. More…
Health & Wellness
The University of Chicago Medical Center is the only Illinois hospital ever named in the U.S. News & World Report honor roll of America's best hospitals. Breakthrough therapies and cutting-edge research keep us at the forefront of medicine — but we are just as strongly committed to the health and well-being of community residents. More…
Civic Scholarship
The University puts a high priority on "work that involves real life and real people" — research that yields ideas that benefit all urban citizens. More…
Keeping You Safe
The safety of our neighbors is of paramount importance to the University of Chicago. More…
Serving the Community
Each year, thousands of University students, faculty, and staff enhance the health, skills, and well-being of community residents through a variety of volunteer and service programs. More…
Community Life
Each year, the community is welcomed to hundreds of University-sponsored theater, musical, artistic, and cultural events. More…
Community Development & Housing
The mid–South Side is a great place to live, and the University takes an active role in efforts to make it even better. The University works in partnership with government and community-based organizations to improve housing, retail, and public facilities. More…
