UIC joins national consortium focused on student success
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The University of Illinois Chicago has been named a member of the University Innovation Alliance, a national coalition of public universities working to boost student success and social mobility.
UIC is the first Illinois-based institution to earn a UIA appointment, which follows a rigorous review of all large public Research 1 and Research 2 universities in the United States and reflects UIC’s commitment to providing opportunities for students from all backgrounds to attend college, thrive while on campus and be prepared for successful careers.
Since 2012, UIC has offered several high-impact student success initiatives through coordinated collaboration among units across the entire campus.
The university continues to be recognized as a leader in social mobility. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, UIC tied for the 10th nationally in the social mobility category. UIC, where more than half of students receive Pell grants, was the top university in Illinois for social mobility in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking.