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The City of Chicago has been named a 2024 Digital Inclusion Visionary Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA).

Social media shifts as Supreme Court backs TikTok sale or ban

The recent Supreme Court decision to support a law requiring TikTok to be sold or banned has prompted significant shifts in the social media landscape.

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban; Northwestern experts weigh in

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells it to a U.S. entity by January 19.

Study links economic inequality with global democratic decline

Political commentators and academics have been expressing concerns about threats to democracy in recent years.

Block Museum hosts first major Midwest solo show for artist Jordan Ann Craig

The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is set to host a significant exhibition titled “it takes a long time to stay here: Paintings by Jordan Ann Craig.” This marks the first major solo showcase in the Midwest for Northern Cheyenne...

Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes emperor tamarins with breeding hopes

Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago has welcomed two new emperor tamarins, Sal and Feta, to their habitat at the Regenstein Small Mammal-Reptile House.

Ruby Bridges to speak at UChicago's MLK commemoration event

Ruby Bridges, known for her role in the desegregation of public schools, will speak at the University of Chicago's 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr.

New nanoscale material promises advancements in body armor technology

In a significant advancement in materials science, researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new type of nanoscale material with potential applications in body armor and other fields requiring lightweight, flexible, and tough materials.

UChicago marks decade since adoption of influential Chicago Principles

In 2014, the University of Chicago responded to a trend of schools and universities disinviting speakers due to their unpopular views by creating a faculty committee.

Chicago braces for extreme cold with preventative measures in place

Extremely cold weather is forecasted to hit the Chicago area starting Sunday, lasting through the middle of next week.

Illinois Tech introduces zero-tuition scholarships for high-achieving local students

By Southland Marquee | Jan 16, 2025

Illinois Tech has introduced a new scholarship initiative, the Illinois Tech Purpose scholarship, which aims to provide zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing students from Illinois.

Study highlights gaps in medical school curricula regarding disability

Doctors in the United States have expressed feeling unprepared to care for individuals with disabilities, revealing significant negative biases toward this population.

UChicago student and alum selected as 2025-26 Schwarzman Scholars

University of Chicago student Emily Shi and alum Maxime Kpangbai have been named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.

Blackhawks trade Isaak Phillips to Jets for Dmitry Kuzmin

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced a trade deal involving defenseman Dmitry Kuzmin, who has been acquired from the Winnipeg Jets.

Illinois Tech launches zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing local students

By Southland Marquee | Jan 15, 2025

Illinois Institute of Technology has introduced a new scholarship initiative aimed at providing zero-tuition education for top-performing students from Illinois.

FDA bans Red 3 dye from food products due to health concerns

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the color additive Red 3 in food products.

Avian flu causes deaths of flamingo and seal at Lincoln Park Zoo