Southland Marquee News
Chicago-Kent wins national medical-legal trial competition
By Southland Marquee | Feb 3, 2025
A team from Chicago-Kent College of Law has claimed victory in the National Medical-Legal Trial Competition.
Navy Pier announces 2025 global connections Lunar New Year kickoff
By Southland Marquee | Feb 1, 2025
Navy Pier has announced the commencement of its 2025 Global Connections Series with a free Lunar New Year celebration scheduled for February 1.
Chicago-Kent student Joseph Strom awarded Skadden Fellowship for disability rights project
By Southland Marquee | Jan 29, 2025
Joseph Strom, a student at Chicago-Kent College of Law, has been awarded the Skadden Fellowship.
Illinois Tech receives grant to train mentors among Chicago Public School alumni
By Southland Marquee | Jan 27, 2025
Illinois Tech has received a $75,000 grant from the College Compact Promising Practice Innovation Fund to support its Empowerment, Leadership, and Mentorship (ELM) program.
Architecture graduate wins award for revitalizing vacant spaces on State Street
By Southland Marquee | Jan 24, 2025
A recent graduate from the Illinois Tech College of Architecture has been recognized with a prestigious award for his innovative architectural project aimed at revitalizing vacant spaces in downtown Chicago.
Vivek Murthy addresses loneliness crisis; experts suggest focus on quality connections
By Southland Marquee | Jan 22, 2025
In a recent address, outgoing United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlighted a growing health issue: loneliness.
Nicole L. Beebe named new dean at Illinois Tech's College of Computing
By Southland Marquee | Jan 22, 2025
Nicole L. Beebe has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Computing at Illinois Tech, starting on July 1, 2025.
Illinois Tech's architecture course wins national recognition
By Southland Marquee | Jan 22, 2025
Illinois Tech's College of Architecture has received national recognition for its second-year studio course, "Repetition and Difference: Collective Living, Biophilia, and Mass Timber on the Campus of IIT in Chicago."
Pretrial Fairness Act shifts focus from bail to detention decisions
By Southland Marquee | Jan 21, 2025
Clinical Professor of Law Richard S. Kling recently discussed the impact of the Pretrial Fairness Act, also known as the Bail Reform Act, which was enacted by the legislature last year.
Nicole L. Beebe appointed dean at Illinois Institute's College of Computing
By Southland Marquee | Jan 21, 2025
Nicole L. Beebe has been named the new dean of the College of Computing at Illinois Institute of Technology, starting her role on July 1, 2025.
Illinois Tech partners with Narxoz University for dual IT degree program
By Southland Marquee | Jan 21, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and Narxoz University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, have announced a partnership to offer a dual degree program.
Illinois Tech introduces zero-tuition scholarships for high-achieving local students
By Southland Marquee | Jan 16, 2025
Illinois Tech has introduced a new scholarship initiative, the Illinois Tech Purpose scholarship, which aims to provide zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing students from Illinois.
Illinois Tech launches zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing local students
By Southland Marquee | Jan 15, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology has introduced a new scholarship initiative aimed at providing zero-tuition education for top-performing students from Illinois.
Illinois Tech public safety officers discuss measures ensuring student safety
By Southland Marquee | Jan 14, 2025
Watch Commanders Corey Banks and Stanley Brown of Illinois Tech emphasize the importance of safety for students and staff on campus.
Illinois Tech professor Ron Henderson appointed visiting professor at Tsinghua University
By Southland Marquee | Jan 13, 2025
Ron Henderson, a professor at the College of Architecture at Illinois Tech, has been nominated for a prestigious role as a distinguished visiting professor at Tsinghua University College of Architecture in Beijing.
Illinois Tech offers new course exploring historic landmarks on campus
By Southland Marquee | Jan 13, 2025
Illinois Tech is set to offer a course in the spring 2025 semester that focuses on commemorating historical landmarks on its campus.
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.
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.
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.
Blackhawks assign Kaiser to Rockford, place Smith on injured reserve
By Southland Marquee | Dec 20, 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks have made roster changes, assigning defenseman Wyatt Kaiser to the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League.