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UIC seeks community support for GivingTuesday focusing on education and healthcare
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 2, 2024
As GivingTuesday approaches, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is calling on its community to engage in meaningful participation.
Chicago releases 2025 budget report highlighting extensive community involvement
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 2, 2024
The City of Chicago has released its 2025 Budget Engagement Report, marking a significant effort in community involvement and collaboration to shape a responsible and community-focused budget.
Funding announced for whole-eye transplant research
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 2, 2024
A team of researchers from multiple institutions, including two engineers from Northwestern University, has been awarded up to $56 million by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
University of Chicago hosts annual 'Physics with a Bang!' event on December 7
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 2, 2024
Every year, the University of Chicago hosts "Physics with a Bang!
Faculty urged to adopt textbooks early for spring 2025 semester
By Southland Marquee | Dec 2, 2024
Registration for the spring 2025 semester began on November 4.
Study finds moral outrage aids in spreading online misinformation
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 28, 2024
A recent study conducted by Northwestern University and Princeton University has highlighted the role of moral outrage in the spread of misinformation.
Amazon partners with PLCCA to support over 400 families with holiday meals and toys
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
Amazon is sponsoring two holiday initiatives in partnership with the Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA) this holiday season. With a $20,000 grant, Amazon is helping provide holiday meals and toys to more than 400 families in need in the Chicagoland area.
University of Chicago's FY24 endowment reaches $10.4 billion with an 8.4% return
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
The University of Chicago's endowment reached $10.4 billion at the conclusion of fiscal year 2024, recording an 8.4% return on investments as of June 30, 2024.
Blackhawks trade Ryder Rolston to Predators for future considerations
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced a trade involving forward Ryder Rolston, who will be moving to the Nashville Predators.
Study reveals air travel challenges for people with food allergies
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
The Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research at Northwestern University has released a study highlighting the concerns faced by individuals with food allergies during air travel.
Cook County Sheriff's Office distributes turkeys for Thanksgiving
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 27, 2024
The Cook County Sheriff's Office collaborated with the Cook County Housing Authority to distribute free turkeys to residents in south suburban areas on Tuesday, ahead of Thanksgiving.
UIC expands transit options with new U-PASS+ including Metra Rail
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 26, 2024
UIC students now have the option to include Metra Rail in their U-PASS through the U-PASS+ program.
Precautions urged as cold weather approaches during Thanksgiving week
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 26, 2024
A significant drop in temperatures is expected this week, bringing cold and wintery weather conditions for Thanksgiving Day and the following weekend.
Stephanie Palmer awarded Schmidt Science Polymath grant for multidisciplinary research
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 26, 2024
A scientist's career can often be defined by specialization, but Stephanie Palmer has taken a different path.
Northwestern explores therapeutic benefits of singing for children with heart defects
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are collaborating to explore how music instruction might benefit children and teenagers with Fontan circulation, a congenital heart condition involving a single...
Chicagoland Chamber welcomes new members to enhance regional economic growth
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members to its network this November.
Chicago moves forward on police reform under mayor's leadership
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
Chicago is taking significant steps to fulfill its obligations under the police department's Consent Decree, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Michelle Collins honored with Daniel H. Burnham Award at Chicagoland Chamber event
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
On November 19, 2024, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at Chicago Hilton’s Grand Ballroom to honor Michelle Collins, President of Cambium LLC.
Study reveals when children start forming independent sentences
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) has shed light on a significant milestone in language development among children.
New Center for Bedside Medicine aims to enhance doctor-patient interaction
By A. D. Nghiem | Nov 25, 2024
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has introduced a new Center for Bedside Medicine to enhance patient-physician interactions.