• $ 38 million in grant expenditures for research & public service

  • 104 projects involving students

  • >$ 2 million of grant funding goes to student wages & stipends

What we're doing right now

David DuBois in front of a step and repeat banner at the MENTOR awards
David DuBois Honored with Lifetime Achievement Excellence in Mentoring Award
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
David DuBois, PhD, Professor Emeritus in the Community Health Sciences, won the Excellence in Mentoring Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who have dedicated their life’s work to supporting youth through mentoring programs.
Line of pop tents under an overpass
New Report Highlights Disproportionate Health Risks Faced by Illinois’ Homeless Population
Monday, February 2, 2026
In conjunction with IDPH, SPH's Dana Madigan authored IL's second report covering the scope of health issues disproportionately faced by people experiencing homelessness and the need to increase health-promoting interventions.
SPH Welcomes Bethany Bray as Interim Assistant Dean for Research
Friday, January 16, 2026
Welcome Dr. Bethany C. Bray as Interim Assistant Dean for Research. Dr. Bray is a Senior Research Scientist in the Institute for Health Research and Policy (IHRP) and a Research Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences at UIC.

More stories on research

Apr 15 2026

Public Health Unpacked: UIC's Institute for Research on Addictions

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
1603 W Taylor St.
Apr 16 2026

Community Voices Presentation

Thursday, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
SPHPI 732
Apr 17 2026

Worker Health & Safety - EOHS Research & You

Friday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Apr 21 2026

Health Atlas Training: UIC Research Week

Tuesday, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
SPHPI 732 or Zoom
Apr 22 2026

Public Health Unpacked: Using Culturally Tailored Edutainment Videos to Increase Awareness and Confidence in Decision-making about Cancer Clinical Trials: Results of the FOR ME Study

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
SPHPI 160
Apr 23 2026

SPH Seed Funding Presentations: UIC Research Week

Thursday, 12:45 pm–4:00 pm
SPHPI 160
Apr 24 2026

SPH Student Lightning Talks: UIC Research Week

Friday, 12:30 pm–4:15 pm
SPHPI 160
Apr 29 2026

Public Health Unpacked: Open Air Chicago - Air Quality Monitoring Network Team

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
SPHPI 160