UIC
Education & Academia abbreviation · University
| Stands for | University of Illinois Chicago |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
UIC stands for University of Illinois Chicago, a university abbreviation.
Urban research university near downtown Chicago, formed in 1982 by combining the Chicago Circle campus, opened in 1965, with the University of Illinois medical center. Its College of Medicine is one of the largest in the country.
Example: She commutes to UIC from the suburbs and works at the university hospital.
Usage notes
UIC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, reflecting Chicago's diversity. Its Flames compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Jane Addams's Hull-House, now a museum, stands on the campus.
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