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In addition to community events like the annual University Writing and Research Conference, the University Writing Program (UWP) organizes workshops for faculty that promote teaching and research excellence on topics like course redesign and Institutional Review Board requirements.


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"University Writing Program" on a photo of a seminar classroom & Columbian College seal

Celebrating Professor Randi Kristensen's Retirement after 25 years of Service

Celebrating Professor Randi Kristensen's Retirement after 25 years of Service

"University Writing Program" on a photo of a seminar classroom & Columbian College seal

The Mysteries of Marc Chagall

Students in Dr. Rachel Pollack’s new UW1020 travel to various D.C. museums and libraries to uncover the rich life of the artist Marc Chagall.

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Dr. Caroline Smith Featured in Wiki Edu Article

Dr. Caroline Smith featured in the Wiki Edu's "Women’s History Month webinar explores Wikipedia’s gender imbalance."

Left to right, Gordon Mantler receiving award; David Burrus, ULCC board member and chair of the library, history & archives subcommittee.

Professor Gordon Mantler Receives the Union League Club's Outstanding Book on the History of Chicago 2025 Book Award

Last week, Professor Gordon Mantler received the Union League Club's Outstanding Book on the History of Chicago 2025 Book Award for The Multiracial Promise: Harold Washington's Chicago and the Democratic Struggle in Reagan's America.

Dr. Nabila Hijazi

Dr. Nabila Hijazi Awarded the Robert Kenny Prize

Dr. Nabila Hijazi Awarded was awarded the Kenny Prize for Robert Kenny Prize for Innovation in Teaching of Introductory Courses for her innovative approach to teaching UW1020.

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