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UIC advances digital accessibility on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

By Southland Marquee | May 15, 2025

Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an occasion to reflect on the importance of digital inclusion within communities.

Guy Chipparoni named chair of Choose Chicago board by Mayor Johnson

By Southland Marquee | May 15, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Guy Chipparoni as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Choose Chicago.

New device monitors real-time breast milk intake using bioimpedance

By Southland Marquee | May 14, 2025

A new device developed by an interdisciplinary team at Northwestern University aims to alleviate the challenge of determining how much milk a baby consumes during breastfeeding.

Chicago unveils new impact dashboard tracking recovery plan progress

By Southland Marquee | May 14, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), has introduced an impact dashboard for Chicago's ARPA Information Hub.

Dietary choices more effective than fecal transplants for restoring gut health

By Southland Marquee | May 14, 2025

The impact of diet on the gut microbiome has been highlighted in a recent study by researchers at the University of Chicago, published in Nature.

Study reveals men's role in shaping early 20th-century protective labor laws

By Southland Marquee | May 14, 2025

During the first half of the 20th century, U.S. states enacted labor laws aimed at protecting women in the workplace.

Northwestern scientists develop sugar-coated nanotherapy for Alzheimer’s model

By Southland Marquee | May 14, 2025

Scientists at Northwestern University have introduced a novel therapy aimed at addressing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Study finds SNAP mitigates future heart disease risks for kids

By Southland Marquee | May 14, 2025

Experiencing food insecurity in early childhood is linked to poorer heart health two decades later, particularly a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), according to a study by Northwestern Medicine.

Chicago invests $7M to boost wages for early childhood professionals

By Southland Marquee | May 13, 2025

Today, the City of Chicago announced a $7 million investment to increase salaries for early childhood professionals.

Student's journey from UAE to Illinois Tech's Institute of Design

By Southland Marquee | May 13, 2025

As Abeer Abuhejleh entered her final year of high school, she was uncertain about her future career path.

Study reveals dynamic nature of memory formation in brain

By Southland Marquee | May 13, 2025

A recent study from the University of Chicago offers new insights into how the brain forms and modifies memories of places.

Northwestern launches program connecting industry leaders with university researchers

By Southland Marquee | May 13, 2025

Innovation in sustainability and energy is the focus of a new Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) launched by the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern University.

Illinois Tech professors secure funding for autonomous vehicle control system project

By Southland Marquee | May 13, 2025

Illinois Tech professors Joohee Kim and Ken Choi have secured $1.6 million in funding from HL Mando for a project aimed at advancing control systems for autonomous vehicles.

UChicago student Samantha Taylor named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

By Southland Marquee | May 13, 2025

Samantha Taylor, a University of Chicago student, has been named a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

Faculty Administrator Leadership Program opens applications for 2025-26 cohort

By Southland Marquee | May 13, 2025

The application process for the Faculty Administrator Leadership Program 2025-26 cohort is currently open.

UChicago emphasizes mentorship in fostering academic growth across diverse fields

By Southland Marquee | May 12, 2025

For students at the University of Chicago, mentorship plays a pivotal role in their academic journey, especially in fields driven by discovery and research.

Tariff increases may lead to product shortages by late summer

By Southland Marquee | May 12, 2025

Consumers might experience higher prices and reduced availability of products due to an increase in tariffs that could disrupt the global supply chain, according to Gurram Gopal, professor and chair of Illinois Tech’s Department of Information...

USG announces recipients of 2025 Faculty Open Educational Resources Leadership Award

By Southland Marquee | May 12, 2025

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG), in partnership with the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the University Library, has announced the recipients of the 2025 USG Faculty Open Educational Resources...