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Northwestern’s Joel Mokyr awarded Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
By R. L. Prince | Oct 13, 2025
Joel Mokyr, a professor at Northwestern University, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
University of Chicago Divinity School marks Swift Hall centennial with historical exhibition
By R. L. Prince | Oct 13, 2025
Swift Hall, the home of the University of Chicago Divinity School, is commemorating its 100th anniversary by highlighting 100 objects that represent its history.
University of Chicago course teaches students about arts-based community engagement
By R. L. Prince | Oct 8, 2025
Students at the University of Chicago recently participated in a new course focused on cultural stewardship and community engagement on Chicago’s South Side.
University of Illinois Chicago seeks nominations for honorary degree candidates
By R. L. Prince | Oct 7, 2025
The Senate External Relations and Public Service Committee at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking nominations for honorary degree recipients.
Biochemist Svetlana Mojsov awarded 2026 Kimberly Prize by Northwestern University
By R. L. Prince | Oct 3, 2025
Distinguished biochemist Svetlana Mojsov has been named the recipient of the 2026 Kimberly Prize in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, according to an announcement from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Simpson Querrey...
Leo High School Choir to perform at Navy Pier's City of Confidence Fashion Experience
By R. L. Prince | Oct 2, 2025
Confidence Apparel has announced that the Leo High School Choir, finalists from NBC’s America’s Got Talent 2025, will perform live for the first time since their appearance on the show at the City of Confidence Fashion Experience.
UIC announces annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony for November
By R. L. Prince | Oct 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will hold its annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 6.
University of Chicago introduces new master’s degree in chemistry
By R. L. Prince | Oct 1, 2025
The University of Chicago's Department of Chemistry has announced the launch of a new master of science degree, set to begin in autumn 2026.
Harvard astronomer Christopher W. Stubbs to deliver public lecture at Northwestern University
By R. L. Prince | Sep 29, 2025
Christopher W. Stubbs, a Harvard University astronomer and experimental physicist, is scheduled to give the 2025 CIERA Annual Public Lecture at Northwestern University this week.
UIC introduces Box AI along with new collaboration features for campus community
By R. L. Prince | Sep 25, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced updates to its Box environment, introducing new features such as Box AI, Box Hubs, and Box Sign.
Paul Alivisatos's term extended as University of Chicago president through June 2030
By R. L. Prince | Sep 24, 2025
The University of Chicago has announced that Paul Alivisatos will continue as president through June 2030, following a decision by the institution’s Board of Trustees.
UIC begins campus-wide move from Blackboard to Canvas starting fall 2025
By R. L. Prince | Sep 23, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is moving forward with its transition from the Blackboard learning management system to Canvas, a process first announced in April.
University of Chicago researchers develop self-assembling nanoparticles for drug delivery
By R. L. Prince | Sep 16, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new class of polymer-based nanoparticles that self-assemble at room temperature in water.
University of Illinois at Chicago issues annual reminder on copyright policy compliance
By R. L. Prince | Sep 16, 2025
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has issued its annual statement regarding copyright policies, as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
Northwestern study uses wearable sensors to reveal new patterns in overeating
By R. L. Prince | Sep 15, 2025
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new program that uses three wearable sensors to closely track eating behaviors, aiming to improve how obesity is treated.
Northwestern researchers help confirm Hawking's theorem using advanced gravitational-wave detection
By R. L. Prince | Sep 12, 2025
Nearly ten years after the first detection of gravitational waves, an international team of scientists, including astrophysicists from Northwestern University, has provided the clearest evidence yet supporting Stephen Hawking’s black-hole area...
Harvey M. Golomb remembered for leadership at University of Chicago Medicine
By R. L. Prince | Sep 12, 2025
Harvey M. Golomb, a long-serving faculty member and former chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, died on August 20, 2025, at the age of 82.
University of Illinois Chicago begins process to redesign main websites
By R. L. Prince | Sep 11, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago has announced plans to redesign its main website, uic.edu, as well as its news and information site, today.uic.edu.
Northwestern study finds ‘colorblind’ hiring can disadvantage minority groups through social networks
By R. L. Prince | Sep 10, 2025
New research from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law highlights the impact of social network discrimination on minority groups in the workplace, especially in the context of recent legal and policy shifts.