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Kirabo Jackson to discuss White House experience at Northwestern University

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 6, 2025

As the Biden Administration concludes, Northwestern University economist Kirabo Jackson, a former member of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), is set to discuss his experiences and insights from his time at the White House.

Northwestern hosts events commemorating MLK's legacy focusing on housing segregation

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 6, 2025

Northwestern University will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

Marty Cooper receives national medal for pioneering cell phone invention

By Southland Marquee | Jan 3, 2025

Marty Cooper, a prominent figure in mobile communications and an Illinois Institute of Technology alumnus, has been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

UIC offers free professional development webinars for staff in January

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 3, 2025

UIC Human Resources is offering a series of webinars and virtual workshops throughout January, aimed at professional development for UIC employees.

University of Chicago researchers develop modular quantum chip

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 3, 2025

Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new design for a superconducting quantum processor.

Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol products

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 3, 2025

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for cancer warning labels to be added to alcoholic beverages, highlighting the increased risk of developing at least seven types of cancer associated with alcohol consumption.

Expert discusses ongoing conflict in Ukraine amid geopolitical shifts

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 2, 2025

When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" on February 24, 2022, University of Chicago Professor Konstantin Sonin described the full-scale invasion of Ukraine as "the end of Russia as we know it."

Blackhawks recall Colton Dach from AHL affiliate Rockford IceHogs

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 2, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of forward Colton Dach from the Rockford IceHogs, their affiliate in the American Hockey League.

Sir Fraser Stoddart passes away at 82; remembered for groundbreaking work

By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 2, 2025

Nobel laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart, a distinguished figure in nanoscience and organic chemistry, passed away on December 30 at the age of 82.

Blackhawks activate Craig Smith ahead of Winter Classic against Blues

By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 31, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the activation of forward Craig Smith from injured reserve.

Blackhawks recall Wyatt Kaiser; assign Kevin Korchinski to IceHogs

By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 29, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of defenseman Wyatt Kaiser from the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League.

Chicago forms transfemicide working group under executive order

By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 24, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed Executive Order 2024-2 to create a Transfemicide Working Group aimed at addressing violence against transgender women in Chicago.

University of Chicago creates interactive role-playing game for student orientation

By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 23, 2024

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, a fictional university composed of five islands offers a unique educational experience.

Chicago Heights man faces charges including kidnapping and hijacking

By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 23, 2024

A man from Chicago Heights has been charged with several felonies following an investigation by the Sheriff's Police, which concluded he kidnapped two people and demanded ransom for one of them.

Blackhawks activate Seth Jones ahead of game against Calgary Flames

By Southland Marquee | Dec 21, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the activation of defenseman Seth Jones from injured reserve.

UIC conducts emergency exercises to bolster crisis readiness

By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 20, 2024

On December 17, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) conducted a series of emergency response exercises aimed at strengthening its preparedness for potential crises.

Quantum teleportation demonstrated over active internet cables by Northwestern engineers

By Southland Marquee | Dec 20, 2024

Northwestern University engineers have achieved a significant breakthrough by demonstrating quantum teleportation over fiber optic cables that are already carrying Internet traffic.