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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.
Study finds robotic companions reduce children's anxiety during classroom reading
By R. L. Prince | Sep 10, 2025
A recent study led by Lauren Wright, a Ph.D. student at the University of Chicago, has examined how robots might help children who experience anxiety when reading aloud in educational settings.
Henry S. Bienen appointed interim president after Michael Schill steps down
By R. L. Prince | Sep 9, 2025
Henry S. Bienen will serve as interim president of Northwestern University starting September 16, following the resignation of President Michael Schill.
Eighteen students join UChicago's Obama Foundation Scholars Program for 2025-26
By R. L. Prince | Sep 4, 2025
Eighteen students have been named to the 2025-26 cohort of the University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars Program, according to an announcement on September 4.