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New study questions understanding of dark energy despite supporting Einstein’s theory

For over a century, astronomers worldwide have been examining Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.


Faculty urged to adopt textbooks early for spring 2025 semester

Registration for the spring 2025 semester began on November 4.


Rusin Law funds new scholarship at Chicago-Kent College of Law

Thanks to a significant donation from Rusin Law, Ltd., the Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago-Kent College of Law have launched a new scholarship aimed at supporting law students with disabilities.


Immigration attorney joins Chicago-Kent faculty focusing on individual cases

Amid the ongoing discussions about immigration, Pedro Gerson, an Assistant Professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, maintains focus on individual cases.


Synergy Surgical donates to 'Camp Out for Kids'

Synergy Surgical sponsored Camp Out for Kids with a $10,000 donation in 2024, supporting summer camp opportunities for children from low-income families.


Illinois Tech professor patents climate-adaptive building system

After nearly five years of research, Youngjin Hwang, an assistant professor at Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture, along with Alexandros Tsamis and Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has developed...


Rich Klein named dean at Illinois Institute's business school

Rich Klein has been appointed as the new dean of the Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology, effective January 1, 2025.


Rich Klein named new dean at Illinois Tech's Stuart School of Business

Rich Klein has been appointed as the new dean of the Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology, starting January 1, 2025.


Synergy Surgical donates to 'The Cancer Support Center'

Synergy Surgical contributed $500 to The Cancer Support Center in 2024, supporting essential care and resources for cancer patients and their families.


Thornton Township Republican Committee introduces new Deputy Committeeman Jeffery Coleman

Jeffery Coleman has joined the Thornton Township Republican leadership as Deputy Committeeman, according to a November 9 news release from the Thornton Township Republicans.


Chicago-Kent alumni named on prestigious 40 Under Forty list

The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin has recognized four alumni from Chicago-Kent College of Law in its 25th annual 40 Under Forty list.


Design patent expert joins Chicago-Kent College of Law faculty

Sarah (Fackrell) Burstein has joined the faculty of Chicago-Kent College of Law as a professor in the fall of 2024.


Researcher explores Great Migration's impact on Chicago housing

A researcher focused on Afro-Indigenous communities in the southern United States and Caribbean has joined Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture as a Jeanne and John Rowe Fellow.


Synergy Surgical donates to 'Andrea R. Ilao Foundation'

In 2020, Synergy Surgical donated $500 to the Andrea R. Ilao Foundation for their annual Golf Tournament. This sponsorship is part of Synergy’s commitment to supporting organizations that focus on education and community well-being.


Synergy Surgical donates to 'Mokena Mayors Charity Foundation'

Synergy Surgical contributed $150 for a Golf Outing to the Mokena Mayors Charity Foundation in 2019, highlighting their commitment to local community support.


Architecture professor explores Munich Olympics' impact during prestigious fellowship

In the movie "Oppenheimer" by Christopher Nolan, a significant scene features Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey.


Illinois Institute of Technology sees record-breaking enrollment growth amid challenging trends

Illinois Institute of Technology has reported a 27 percent increase in student enrollment over the past three years, achieving its highest fall enrollment in more than thirty years.


Precision health study aims for personalized nutrition using AI

The ongoing study titled "The Nutrition for Precision Health," funded by the National Institutes of Health, is exploring personalized nutrition through artificial intelligence.


Illinois Tech reports record-breaking student enrollment growth

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) has reported a 27% increase in student enrollment over the past three years, marking the highest fall enrollment in more than three decades.


Illinois Tech secures $2.5M for cancer surgery imaging advancement

Associate Professor Kenneth Tichauer and Professor Jovan Brankov at Illinois Institute of Technology have secured $2.5 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).