Southland Marquee News
UChicago hosts Mexican students for immersive summer course on economic theory
By Southland Marquee | Jul 29, 2025
Every summer, the University of Chicago Economics Department hosts a group of undergraduate economics students from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City.
University of Chicago launches series examining shifts in U.S. government power
By Southland Marquee | Jul 29, 2025
A new series from the University of Chicago will explore how power dynamics are changing among the branches of the U.S. government.
Chicago mayor signs order targeting smoking on public transit
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aimed at reducing smoking on public transit in Chicago.
Chicago marks 35th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson and MOPD Commissioner Rachel Arfa will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at Malcolm X College in Chicago.
Proof of Concept Award opens applications in August
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
The Proof of Concept Award will soon begin accepting applications for the fall.
Chicago sees drop in overall hate crimes but rise against Jewish residents
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson has received the 2024 annual Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents report from the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR).
Chicago city council introduces and approves new planning, development, and housing measures
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
Please find press releases attached announcing various measures introduced and approved by the Chicago City Council today.
Helen Frankenthaler's prints showcased at Northwestern University's Block Museum
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is set to host an exhibition titled “Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding: Helen Frankenthaler and Artists’ Experiments on Paper” from September 17 to December 14.
Chicago commemorates victims of '95 heat wave; honors WWII hero with military funeral
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
On the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave, Mayor Brandon Johnson and city officials are paying tribute to the over 700 individuals who lost their lives during the tragic event.
University leaders urge continued investment in U.S. quantum technology at Capitol Hill briefing
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
Leaders from academia, government, and industry gathered on July 24 for a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss the future of quantum technology in the United States.
Northwestern engineers develop soft artificial muscle for advanced robotics
By Southland Marquee | Jul 27, 2025
Future robots could soon be equipped with more advanced muscle power, thanks to a development by engineers at Northwestern University.
New framework improves prediction of landslide threats
By Southland Marquee | Jul 25, 2025
Northwestern University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have introduced a new framework to predict landslides with greater accuracy.
UIC marks ADA's 35th anniversary with commitment to accessibility
By Southland Marquee | Jul 25, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law signed by President George H. Bush on July 26, 1990.
Northwestern researchers enhance catalytic activity with sulfur integration
By Southland Marquee | Jul 24, 2025
Despite the known importance of sulfur in catalysis, its complexity and fragility have posed challenges for chemists.
UChicago partners with IBM on new initiatives for quantum computing
By Southland Marquee | Jul 24, 2025
On July 24, at the Global Quantum Forum in Chicago, IBM and the University of Chicago announced their plan to provide resources and support to Duality startups.
Bio-inspired membrane study may advance water purification and material extraction
By Southland Marquee | Jul 24, 2025
Researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago have made significant strides in understanding ion transport through artificial membranes.
University of Chicago courses inspire hands-on learning through innovative research projects
By Southland Marquee | Jul 24, 2025
The University of Chicago offers students the opportunity to engage in research-based courses that challenge them to explore big questions.
Northwestern University scientists double chemo effectiveness through genetic material reorganization
By Southland Marquee | Jul 23, 2025
In a novel approach to cancer treatment, biomedical engineers at Northwestern University have doubled the effectiveness of chemotherapy in animal experiments.
Northwestern study reveals brain's GPS updates with each familiar journey
By Southland Marquee | Jul 23, 2025
Neurobiologists at Northwestern University have discovered that the brain's internal GPS changes with each navigation of a familiar environment.
Isac hosts exhibition showcasing historical photography collections
By Southland Marquee | Jul 23, 2025
The year 1893 marked a significant event in Chicago as it hosted the World’s Columbian Exposition.