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UIC reiterates alcohol and drug policy; maintains prohibition despite state cannabis laws
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 9, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued its semesterly reminder to students and employees regarding its Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy, in compliance with federal Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations.
Bio-inspired membrane developed by UChicago may improve water purification
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 5, 2025
Researchers from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Northwestern University have developed a new artificial membrane inspired by biological systems, which could advance water purification and material extraction...
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announces resignation after three years
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 4, 2025
Michael Schill announced his resignation as president of Northwestern University, ending a three-year term that included record fundraising and a rise in national rankings.
UIC maintains in-state tuition policy for undocumented students amid federal lawsuit
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the policy of offering in-state tuition to undocumented students at several universities in Illinois.
Northwestern receives $20 million gift for new center promoting constructive discourse
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025
Northwestern University has received a $20 million donation from Trustee Jennifer Leischner Litowitz and Alec Litowitz to support the Center for Enlightened Disagreement.
Northwestern researchers use NVIDIA GPUs to advance quantum computing simulations
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025
Northwestern University researchers are leveraging NVIDIA technology to address the significant computational challenges in quantum research.
UIC schedules fall 2025 evacuation drills for most campus buildings
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 2, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will conduct evacuation drills in campus buildings from Monday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 10.