News and College Life

A student pauses for a quick photo on her way up to the stage to get her diploma at the Fall Commencement Ceremony. December 13, 2025

The Office of Community and Belonging thought it would be great to make some memories, so they invite any campus member to schedule a sitting for some Awkward Family Photos! Grab your best (or worst) sweaters, your most outrageous props and do your goofiest poses for those delightfully cringey, hilariously awkward family photos.

Pawciffer Ham, the UIC Police Department therapy dog,  gets lots of pets from stressed out students during finals week. December 4, 2025

The choir sings from the loft at our Christmas Lessons and Carols service.

Parents and family members watch as University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates enter the Fieldhouse for Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Interim President Gabriella Scarlatta addresses the crowd during the University of Michigan-Dearborn Winter Commencement at the Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

As the ceramics teacher removes pottery from the kiln, the barrel she's placing the pottery in starts to smoke.

Carol Sing at the university's Christmas Celebration.

Candid photo of the Makers Market at the Christmas Celebration put on by the university.

Student thrilled after walking the stage during winter commencement.