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Peggy Mason urges new UChicago students to embrace discomfort for intellectual growth
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 14, 2025
At the annual Aims of Education address on September 25, Professor Peggy Mason spoke to the incoming Class of 2029 at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, encouraging students to embrace discomfort and take intellectual risks during their time at the...
Joel Mokyr awarded Nobel Prize for work on economic growth theory
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 13, 2025
Joel Mokyr, a professor at Northwestern University, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
Navy Pier gala to honor Mayor Daley and celebrate 30 years of transformation
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 10, 2025
Navy Pier will hold its annual signature gala, titled “A Chicago ExPIERience,” on October 30.
Court Theatre's award-winning 'Berlin' featured in UChicago adaptation course
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 9, 2025
Court Theatre, the professional theater in residence at the University of Chicago, achieved notable success at the 2025 Equity Jeff Awards, winning nine awards.
Webb telescope helps Northwestern-led team identify hidden source star before supernova explosion
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 8, 2025
A team led by astronomers from Northwestern University has obtained the most detailed view yet of a star just before it exploded.
Researchers find U.S. wastewater plants emit far more greenhouse gases than previously estimated
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 8, 2025
U.S. wastewater treatment plants are responsible for about 47 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions each year, according to a new study led by researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois...
NPR's Nina Totenberg to speak at Northwestern University's annual Leopold Lecture
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 7, 2025
Nina Totenberg, a longtime legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), will be the keynote speaker at Northwestern University’s 36th annual Leopold Lecture.
NPR's Nina Totenberg to speak at Northwestern's annual Leopold Lecture
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 7, 2025
Nina Totenberg, a longtime legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), will deliver the 36th annual Leopold Lecture at Northwestern University.
University of Illinois Chicago launches new mental health training modules for students
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 7, 2025
The University of Illinois System has introduced new mental health training modules for students at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).
Dunbar Early Music Festival highlights Renaissance composers at Northwestern University
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 6, 2025
The Evelyn Dunbar Memorial Early Music Festival will take place at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music from October 23 to 26.
Illinois breaks ground on major South Side hub for quantum technology
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 3, 2025
Leaders from industry, government, and academic institutions gathered on September 30 to mark the groundbreaking of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on Chicago’s far South Side.
Navy Pier announces diverse Halloween events for families and adults
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 3, 2025
Navy Pier in Chicago is offering a variety of Halloween-themed events throughout October, catering to different age groups and interests.
UChicago expands Arts & Humanities Day with new partnerships and diverse programming
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 2, 2025
On October 18, the University of Chicago will host its annual Arts & Humanities Day, marking the event’s 45th year.
Wolcott Avenue to close Sept. 27 for crane operation at College of Medicine West Tower
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 2, 2025
Due to scheduled crane work at the College of Medicine West Tower, Wolcott Avenue will be closed between Taylor and Polk streets on Saturday, September 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is necessary for equipment replacement at the facility.
Northwestern professor Uri Wilensky awarded 2025 Yidan Prize for education research
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 29, 2025
Uri Wilensky, a professor at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), has been named the 2025 Yidan Prize winner for Education Research.
Most people have warning signs before serious heart events, large-scale study finds
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 29, 2025
A recent study led by Northwestern Medicine and Yonsei University in South Korea has found that more than 99% of individuals who experienced a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure had at least one risk factor above optimal levels before the...
UIC begins searches for new provost and vice chancellor for advancement
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 29, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced updates on two key leadership searches: the roles of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Advancement.
Medicaid covers majority of U.S. hospital costs linked to gun injuries
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 26, 2025
The initial hospital treatment for firearm injuries in the United States cost the health care system an estimated $7.7 billion between 2016 and 2021, according to a new study led by Northwestern Medicine and the University of Michigan.
Study finds older children develop tendencies toward avoiding uncomfortable information
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 25, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago have investigated when and why people begin to avoid uncomfortable information, a behavior commonly referred to as the “Ostrich Effect.” Their study, published in Psychological Science in June, found that...
UIC launches tailored campus safety training for students and staff
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 24, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has introduced a new Campus Safety Training program designed specifically for its campus community.