Chicago Maroon

UChicago’s Place in the Chicago Migrant Crisis: From Articulation to Action

By Jessica Zang and Camille Cypher / March 26, 2024

The University has a history of supporting immigrants. Why isn't it doing something tangible now?

Law School’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Provides Legal Aid for Migrants in Hyde Park

By Zev Woldenberg / March 26, 2024

Despite challenges, the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic has provided legal services and taken on asylum cases in recent months.

Empathy, Not Sympathy: A Profile of Dr. Abdullah Pratt

By Feifei Mei / March 26, 2024

The ER doctor, nonprofit founder, and community organizer is enlisting the UChicago community to help migrants on the South Side.

Uncovering UChicago’s History with Migrant and Refugee Communities

By Sabrina Chang / March 26, 2024

The University has had a long and complicated history with migrant and refugee communities, with most of the efforts initiated by faculty and students rather than administration.

Professor Alejandra Díaz de León Talks Migration Through Mexico in Her First Book

By Feifei Mei / November 27, 2023

Her book discusses social networks, solidarity, and trust between Central American migrants transiting through Mexico.