A. D. Nghiem News
Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa named superintendent of Chicago Park District
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 28, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as the new General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.
Blackhawks recall Athanasiou and Kaiser from IceHogs for upcoming game
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 28, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced roster changes ahead of their upcoming game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Researchers develop hydrogel from herbal tea ingredient for biomedical applications
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 28, 2025
Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a hydrogel from malva nuts, an ingredient traditionally used in herbal tea.
Martin E. Marty remembered for shaping modern American religious studies
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 27, 2025
University of Chicago Professor Emeritus Martin E. Marty, a leading theologian and religious historian, passed away on February 25 at the age of 97.
Northwestern develops tool for rapid lead detection in water
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 27, 2025
A team of researchers at Northwestern University has repurposed a nearly 20-year-old platform, initially used for detecting protein interactions with DNA and COVID-19 testing, to develop a highly sensitive tool for water contamination detection.
Lincoln Park Zoo joins network combating illegal wildlife trade
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 27, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo has become the latest member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Wildlife Confiscations Network (WCN).
Chicagoland Chamber adds extra session for popular Speed Networking event
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 24, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its largest networking event of the year, Speed Networking by LinkedIn.
UChicago to award honorary degree to renowned climate scientist Eli Tziperman
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 24, 2025
The University of Chicago is set to honor Eli Tziperman, a prominent climate scientist, with an honorary degree at its Convocation ceremony on June 7, 2025.
Brewing methods affect how well teas remove heavy metals from water
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 24, 2025
Northwestern University researchers have found that brewing tea can naturally adsorb heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, filtering out these contaminants from beverages.
Blackhawks recall forward Colton Dach from Rockford IceHogs
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 24, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Colton Dach from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL).
UChicago scholars assess implications of Trump's second presidential term
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 24, 2025
In a series of events at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, scholars examined potential policy directions for Donald Trump's second term as President.
UIC seeks input on new learning management system choice
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 24, 2025
Learning Technology Solutions at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking input from the university community to select a new Learning Management System (LMS).
Documentary highlights history of Black women faculty at Northwestern University
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 24, 2025
The experiences of Black women faculty at Northwestern University are being highlighted in a new documentary titled "Hearing Silences: 50 Years of Black Women Faculty at Northwestern."
Single-session interventions show promise for improving mental health outcomes
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 20, 2025
Seeking mental health assistance can be challenging, and many individuals discontinue after the initial session.
Businesses prepare for agile strategies amid changing economic conditions
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 20, 2025
Business leaders are preparing for the challenges and opportunities that 2025 may bring, focusing on agility as a key factor in navigating the year ahead.
Northwestern study highlights suicide link in Illinois' intimate partner problem-related deaths
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 19, 2025
Death related to intimate partner problems has traditionally been viewed as a homicide issue affecting women.
Six UChicago scientists awarded Sloan Research Fellowships
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 18, 2025
Six scholars from the University of Chicago have been honored with Sloan Research Fellowships, a prestigious award recognizing early-career researchers with the potential to make significant contributions in their fields.
Chicago's first hybrid school board completed by Mayor Brandon Johnson
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 18, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the completion of Chicago's first hybrid school board, marking a pivotal step towards a fully elected board by 2027.
Fast food wage theft rises sharply; calls grow for worker rights education
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 17, 2025
Minimum wage violations are on the rise in fast food restaurants across Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, according to a recent report by researchers from Northwestern University and Rutgers University.
Department of Education issues guidance on Supreme Court decision
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 17, 2025
The Department of Education issued a "Dear Colleague" letter on February 14, indicating plans to interpret the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard as extending beyond undergraduate admissions.