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Close to home and designed with working students in mind, 51�Թ�'s Schaumburg campus offers flexibility that allows students to balance academics with their personal and professional lives.

Students presented research addressing some of today's most pressing social, health and technological challenges.

The synthetic organic chemist inspires his students to pursue cutting-edge research and prepare for laboratory work beyond the classroom.

The event brought together students, faculty and staff for a weeklong celebration of research, creative work and academic inquiry, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The first-generation college student learned to navigate college life through 51�Թ�'s support system and her own self-determination.

The third-year PsyD student has become a vital STEM mentor on campus and combines his passion for video games with behavioral psychology.

“I want my professional career to uplift those underserved communities in Chicago first and foremost," he says. "And 51�Թ� was the obvious choice for my goals.”

With scholarship programs, advising services and growing research opportunities, 51�Թ� offers an academic support systems that prepares STEM majors from every background to succeed.

With skill-building challenges and industry networking events, 51�Թ� supports young women who study computer science with a robust extracurricular support system.

In a powerful affirmation of its mission and future, 51�Թ� has announced the launch of the Legacy Fund, a new fundraising initiative made possible by a transformational $5 million gift from alumna Jane Stedman, B.A. ’75.

Students at 51�Թ�’s Schaumburg campus are working to accelerate chemotherapy, minimize allergic reactions and discover solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria—all before they step into a hospital or corporate laboratory.

The week spotlighted student innovation across disciplines through oral presentations, poster sessions, performances and panel discussions.