Key Issues

The University Communications team within the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications is UIC's central information source and public voice, managing media relations, internal and executive communications, and crisis and issues management.

This website offers information and resources related to key issues of current and ongoing interest to students, faculty, staff, alums, the public and the media. This page will be updated with new information as it becomes available.

Contact the University Communications team at smcs@uic.edu for support and guidance in addressing potential and arising issues.

Issue: Executive Orders, Memos and Federal Agency Guidance Heading link

Diversity, Inclusion and Equity 

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UIC is committed to nurturing a safe, welcoming and vibrant learning environment. You are encouraged to take advantage of the resources and support services available to enhance your personal well-being, your safety on campus and your academic experience. Learn more about UIC resources for students, faculty and staff.

Research Funding and Grants  

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The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is closely monitoring policy instructions from federal research agencies and their implications for UIC research. OVCR’s website is updated with new information about federal research agency policy changes as it becomes available. Researchers are encouraged to monitor the COGR 2025 Administration Transition Information & Resources page for frequent updates and links to primary sources.

If your work is experiencing impacts from federal policy changes or you have received direct communication from a sponsor, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs by emailing  NotifyOSP@uic.edu. A representative of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research will respond as quickly as possible. 

Undocumented Individuals 

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Know your rights resources 

Gender and Gender-affirming Care 

  • UI Health statement: UI Health is committed to providing inclusive care to our community. We continue to provide gender-affirming care to our patients in accordance with the law.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is compiling communications it has received from U.S. federal agencies regarding the effects of recent executive orders. A breakdown of specific agency communications is available via the OVCR website.

UIC is closely monitoring policy instructions from federal agencies and their implications for research and the campus community. 

EducationCounsel is tracking Executive Orders and other administrative actions and generating summaries and initial analyses to help the education field understand what the administration has done and the likely impact of those actions.

The Federal Registrar publishes a list of recently signed Executive Orders. You may also wish to check the White House website.