Undergraduate students posing outside of the School of Public Health buidling

At the UIC School of Public Health (SPH), our vision is to create an inclusive, equitable,
welcoming, and stimulating climate shared by all members of this community. Our students,
faculty, staff and community partners represent different geographic locations, religious
backgrounds, political viewpoints, gender identities, abilities, and social/cultural perspectives, resulting in a truly rich learning environment. Our diversity serves as a source for provocative, robust, and respectful discourse and debate that allows for us to create a pathway to equity.

The SPH Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) contributes to this vision of an inclusive community by promoting justice, respect, wellness, and positive social impact. Working with campus partners, including the Urban Health Program, we support the recruitment, retention, and academic success of students from historically marginalized backgrounds, especially, Latino/a/x, Black/African American, and Native American/American Indian communities. We also promote and serve as a resource for diverse, equitable and inclusive practices in the recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff and other SPH initiatives.

Our efforts include:

  • A four- and six-week summer Pre-Matriculation programs for admitted incoming
    graduate students
  • Events and programs around diversity and inclusion for the UIC SPH community
  • Oversight of the SPH Diversity Leadership Committee and Diversity Advocates
  • The planning of a yearly Minority Health Conference
  • The advising of the Minority Students for the Advancement of Public Health (MSAPH)
  • Participation in recruitment activities among high school, postsecondary and post-
    traditional populations
  • Retention, leadership development, and academic success initiatives including our Peer
    Support Team and Public Health Leadership Program
  • Collaboration with SPH alumni and community members
  • Strong partnership and support of the Urban Health Program initiatives

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1603 W. Taylor St., 152 SPHPI, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Apr 9 2025

Public Health Bingo with MSAPH

Wednesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Conference Room 192
Apr 11 2025

16th Annual UIC Minority Health Conference

Friday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
School of Public Health
Apr 14 2025

From Search to Success: Strategies for Securing Your Next Opportunity

Monday, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Virtual
Apr 23 2025

SPH Karaoke and Dance Night

Wednesday, 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Wellness Room 157
Apr 29 2025

Urban Health Program School of Public Health Information Session

Tuesday, 12:30 pm–1:00 pm
via Zoom
Apr 30 2025

Urban Health Program Graduation Celebration

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
SPHPI Classroom 114
May 20 2025

Urban Health Program School of Public Health Information Session

Tuesday, 7:30 pm–8:00 pm
via Zoom