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A group of University of Chicago students participated in a hands-on learning experience as part of the "Metabolism and Exercise" course.

Study reveals gaps in glaucoma care linked to race and location

Hundreds of thousands of Americans with glaucoma are not receiving necessary care, according to a new study by Northwestern University.

James Davison Hunter wins 2024 Palmer Prize for book on political crisis

James Davison Hunter's book, "Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America’s Political Crisis," has been awarded the 2024 Roy C. Palmer Prize by Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Experts stress two-dose measles vaccine amid rising cases

With measles cases on the rise, experts emphasize the importance of a two-dose vaccination strategy. Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, a pediatric infectious disease professor at Northwestern University, compared vaccines to umbrellas: they may not completely...

University of Chicago to hold 78th annual Latke-Hamantash Debate

The University of Chicago is set to host its 78th annual Latke-Hamantash Debate on March 30, exploring the merits of two traditional Jewish holiday foods.

UIC updates on student success initiative aiming to boost graduation rates

By Southland Marquee | Mar 14, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has shared updates on the Chancellor’s Student Success Initiative, which was launched last fall.

Chicago street doctors face rising demands amid growing homelessness

By Southland Marquee | Mar 14, 2025

Dr. Thomas D. Huggett, a family medicine physician, has spent three decades working with marginalized and unhoused populations on Chicago's West Side.

Illinois Tech partners with Narxoz University for dual-degree IT program

By Southland Marquee | Mar 14, 2025

Illinois Tech and Narxoz University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, have formalized a partnership to offer a dual-degree program.

Northwestern medical students prepare for Match Day celebration

By Southland Marquee | Mar 13, 2025

The annual Match Day event for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, March 21.

Northwestern alum endows head baseball coach position honoring parents

By Southland Marquee | Mar 13, 2025

Former Northwestern Baseball player Dennis LaPidus has made a significant contribution to establish the Sidney and Mildred LaPidus Head Baseball Coach position at Northwestern University, in honor of his parents.

Pioneering attorney Jewel Stradford Lafontant remembered for breaking barriers

By Southland Marquee | Mar 13, 2025

Jewel C. Stradford Lafontant's career was marked by numerous groundbreaking achievements.

Astronomers trace first radio pulses to white-red dwarf binary

An international team of astronomers has traced a series of mysterious radio pulses to a binary system consisting of a white dwarf and a red dwarf.

Researchers develop objects capable of autonomous movement across varied terrains

Scientists have developed innovative objects capable of moving across various terrains, including uphill and over obstacles, as reported in a paper published on March 12 in Nature.

Chicago Treasurer promotes financial literacy through community events

Recently, Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin discussed her initiatives to enhance financial literacy and generational wealth in underserved communities.

UIC encourages student participation in sexual misconduct climate survey

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is conducting a survey to gather information on sexual misconduct and the experiences of students on campus.

Mayor Johnson announces expansion of One Summer Chicago youth employment program

Mayor Brandon Johnson, in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), has launched the 2025 One Summer Chicago (OSC) application portal.

Discovery of four small planets orbiting Barnard's Star announced by astronomers

Astronomers have discovered four small planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth.

New method harnesses air moisture for efficient PET recycling

Northwestern University chemists have developed a new method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air.

UIC launches campuswide office space data collection initiative