The incident took place at the University of Illinois Chicago Student Center East at 750 South Halsted Street.
UIC Police say a student on Wednesday attempted to use an incendiary device, and then tried to stab another student.
Bystanders and campus staff detained the offending student who then was taken into custody..
The other student was uninjured.
UIC Police say the Student Center was evacuated and will be closed while the investigation continues.
