Blog Introduction Keep up to date with the latest blog posts from our staff & GCI collaborators. Fred Harris, friend of GCI, former Senator, dies at 94 Posted on December 18, 2024 Remembering Senator Fred Harris, civil rights advocate and Kerner Commission member, honored for his lifelong commitment to justice. Dr. Stephen Small to Speak at the Great Cities Institute on Liverpool Posted on December 10, 2024 GCI hosts Dr. Stephen Small discussing Liverpool’s historic Black community, systemic challenges, and contrasts with London’s immigrant-centered policies. May the Light Shine Bright for David C. Perry Posted on December 05, 2024 Remembering Dr. David C. Perry, former GCI director and urban scholar whose work shaped anchor institution and urban development research. UIC Library, Great Cities, and The Newberry co-hosted book event Posted on December 04, 2024 Event at The Newberry highlighted Dick Simpson’s book on Chicago mayors and the importance of archival research. Great Cities Institute represented at the World Urban Forum in Cairo Posted on December 02, 2024 GCI Director Teresa Córdova spoke at the World Urban Forum in Cairo on research informing sustainable urban policy. Prev 1 2
Fred Harris, friend of GCI, former Senator, dies at 94 Posted on December 18, 2024 Remembering Senator Fred Harris, civil rights advocate and Kerner Commission member, honored for his lifelong commitment to justice.
Dr. Stephen Small to Speak at the Great Cities Institute on Liverpool Posted on December 10, 2024 GCI hosts Dr. Stephen Small discussing Liverpool’s historic Black community, systemic challenges, and contrasts with London’s immigrant-centered policies.
May the Light Shine Bright for David C. Perry Posted on December 05, 2024 Remembering Dr. David C. Perry, former GCI director and urban scholar whose work shaped anchor institution and urban development research.
UIC Library, Great Cities, and The Newberry co-hosted book event Posted on December 04, 2024 Event at The Newberry highlighted Dick Simpson’s book on Chicago mayors and the importance of archival research.
Great Cities Institute represented at the World Urban Forum in Cairo Posted on December 02, 2024 GCI Director Teresa Córdova spoke at the World Urban Forum in Cairo on research informing sustainable urban policy.
