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Illinois Tech researchers repurpose old drug as potential treatment for antibiotic-resistant cholera
By Southland Marquee | Oct 30, 2025
Cholera remains a major health concern worldwide, particularly among children, as the disease has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics in recent years.
Illinois Tech researchers co-develop new multi-disciplinary framework for assessing AI system risks
By Southland Marquee | Oct 29, 2025
A new framework for assessing risks in artificial intelligence systems has been published by a team including two faculty members from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Illinois Tech study finds home ventilation improves asthma symptoms
By Southland Marquee | Oct 27, 2025
A new study co-authored by researchers from Illinois Institute of Technology, the University of Texas at Arlington, and Elevate indicates that improved residential ventilation systems can help adults with asthma breathe more easily.
Chicago-Kent professor discusses AI's impact on justice at Royal Society conference
By Southland Marquee | Oct 25, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Daniel Martin Katz recently delivered the keynote address at the Royal Society’s conference on AI and the Law in London on September 23, 2025.
Chicago-Kent law clinic supports former NFL player in disability benefit dispute
By Southland Marquee | Oct 25, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Assistant Clinical Professor William Reynolds is representing former NFL player Ka’lial Glaud in a dispute over denied neurocognitive disability benefits.
Illinois Tech EcoCAR team advances in national competition with technical and community awards
By Southland Marquee | Oct 25, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology’s EcoCAR team has advanced in the four-year EcoCAR EV Challenge, an initiative sponsored by the United States Department of Energy.
Illinois Tech students analyze Russian cyberattack on Ukrainian satellite
By Southland Marquee | Oct 25, 2025
A group of student researchers from Illinois Institute of Technology has analyzed the use of cyberattacks as a weapon during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Illinois Tech professor Scott Dawson named associate fellow by American Institute for Aeronautics
By Southland Marquee | Oct 25, 2025
Scott Dawson, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology, has been named an associate fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in its Class of 2026.
Illinois Tech professor supports digital transformation efforts at Tunisian universities
By Southland Marquee | Oct 25, 2025
Maurice Dawson, an associate professor of information technology and management at Illinois Institute of Technology, participated in his sixth Fulbright Scholar program mission by sharing his expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence...
Illinois Tech hosts NSA-funded camp for high schoolers on cybersecurity
By Southland Marquee | Oct 22, 2025
A group of 25 high school students from the Chicago area participated in the GenCyber Elevate+ Summer Camp at Illinois Institute of Technology this summer.
Illinois Tech physicist leads first 3D simulation modeling birth of a black hole
By Southland Marquee | Oct 21, 2025
When a massive star reaches the end of its life, it may collapse into a black hole, an object so dense that not even light can escape its gravitational pull.
Illinois Tech’s NECA student chapter receives national award for fourth time
By Southland Marquee | Oct 21, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology’s student chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has been named the 2025 Student Chapter of the Year.
DePaul University receives $10 million gift from Sue Ling Gin Foundation
By Southland Marquee | Oct 18, 2025
DePaul University has announced a new scholarship program funded by a $10 million donation from the Sue Ling Gin Foundation.
Illinois Tech study examines financial impact of high-yield green bonds
By Southland Marquee | Oct 17, 2025
For organizations seeking to finance sustainability initiatives, green bonds have become an increasingly popular tool.
Nobel Prize awarded for advances in metal-organic frameworks with links to Illinois Tech
By Southland Marquee | Oct 15, 2025
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a type of crystalline material known for their high surface area and versatility, have been recognized with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Illinois Tech welcomes first Darsh Wasan Visiting Professor from Brazil
By Southland Marquee | Oct 8, 2025
Príamo A. Melo Jr., a full professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, has joined the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) as the inaugural Darsh Wasan Visiting Professor for the...
Chicago-Kent professor's research cited by federal judge amid scrutiny over IP 'Schedule A' cases
By Southland Marquee | Sep 27, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell’s research has been cited by Judge John F. Kness in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Illinois Tech architecture student awarded AIA Chicago Foundation Diversity Scholarship
By Southland Marquee | Sep 27, 2025
A student from the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture has been awarded a scholarship designed to promote diversity within Chicago’s architectural community.
Illinois Tech launches new campus prairie as part of long-term sustainability plan
By Southland Marquee | Sep 26, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology has started work on a new prairie landscape on its campus, marking the realization of a plan that dates back nearly 25 years.
Chicago-Kent College of Law launches new academic year with record student participation in public service
By Southland Marquee | Sep 25, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law held its fourth annual Public Service Day as part of 1L Orientation Week, offering incoming students the chance to volunteer with local organizations and engage with the city.