Celebrating a New Academic Year & An Exciting New Chapter
Friday, August 21, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.
American Islamic College
1638 W. Howard St. | Chicago, IL 60626
American Islamic College warmly invites friends, supporters, community leaders, educators, and partners to join us for a special Community Reception as we begin the new academic year and celebrate an exciting new chapter in the life of the College.
Come meet our new President, Dr. James Jones, connect with AIC students, faculty, and staff, and hear about the vision taking shape for the future of American Islamic College.
We will share exciting developments surrounding the strategic partnership between American Islamic College and TISA and the opportunities it creates to strengthen our academic programs, expand our community impact, and build upon AIC’s distinctive role as an accredited Muslim institution of higher education in Chicago.
Learn more about the programs, partnerships, and initiatives growing across the College, including:
Following the reception, guests are warmly invited to join us for Jumu’ah prayer at 1:00 PM.
Khateeb: Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans
Jumu’ah: 1:00 PM
Location: American Islamic College
As a new academic year begins, we are excited to bring our community together, to reconnect with longtime friends, welcome new ones, share what is taking shape at AIC, and invite you to be part of what comes next.
AIC has a limited number of parking spaces available behind the building. Additional street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, particularly for Jumu’ah, as parking may be limited. American Islamic College is also conveniently accessible by public transportation. The College is located near the Howard CTA Station, which is served by the Red, Purple, and Yellow Lines. The short walk from the Howard Station makes AIC easily accessible for guests traveling by CTA.
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