News from February 2025
University of Chicago celebrates a decade of advocating for free expression
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The University of Chicago recently marked the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Principles, a framework emphasizing free expression and academic freedom in higher education.
Mantis shrimp inspire potential advances in protective material design
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have uncovered how mantis shrimp withstand the powerful shockwaves generated by their own strikes.
UIC seeks nominations for Faculty Advisory Committee
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The Faculty Advisory Committee at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between academic staff and university administration.
Chicago-Kent professor joins Law and Society Association board
By Southland Marquee | Feb 6, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law's Professor Christopher W. Schmidt has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees for the Law and Society Association.
DOJ files lawsuit against Chicago over sanctuary city policies
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings against the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois, and Cook County, challenging their sanctuary city policies.
Sue Ling Gin Center Director on: FFG CEO's 'generous support is igniting curiosity'
By Southland Marquee | Feb 6, 2025
Aimee Davis, Senior Director of the Sue Ling Gin Center for Education at the Field Museum, said that Flying Food Group (FFG) CEO David Cotton’s donation is fostering curiosity and inspiring future scientists.
Chicago treasurer prioritizes DEI effort for equal financial opportunities
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
The Chicago Treasurer's Office is focusing on the financial development of Black residents, as reported by Black Enterprise.
Chicago City Treasurer sets goals for economic growth and pension fund challenges
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is focusing on several key initiatives as she plans for 2025 and beyond.
Experts discuss risks associated with compounded weight-loss drugs
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
The upcoming Super Bowl ad by telehealth company Hims & Hers, promoting compounded weight-loss drugs, has sparked debate about the complexities of weight loss in the United States.
Chicago Treasurer introduces new financial initiatives for Black History Month
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, the Office of the Chicago Treasurer is emphasizing its dedication to ensuring that residents have equal access to financial tools and resources.
Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize announces five finalists for 2025 award
By Southland Marquee | Feb 7, 2025
At an event held at the Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) announced its five finalists for the 2025 Americas Prize.
Study explores differences in heart regeneration between newborns and adults
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
New research from Northwestern Medicine reveals a significant difference in how the immune system repairs heart damage in newborns compared to adults.
Experts discuss risks linked to Super Bowl ad promoting weight-loss drugs
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
The controversy surrounding Hims & Hers' upcoming Super Bowl advertisement for compounded weight-loss drugs highlights the complexities of weight management in the United States, according to obesity experts from Northwestern University.
University mourns John P. 'Jack' Gould, former Chicago Booth dean
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
John P. "Jack" Gould, a distinguished economist and former dean of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, passed away on December 17 at the age of 85.
Experts critique DOJ lawsuit against Illinois sanctuary laws
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
Journalists are being encouraged to contact Northwestern University professors for insights on the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Illinois' sanctuary laws.
New study identifies non-frontal brain regions linked with intended speech
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
Broca’s aphasia is a language disorder resulting from damage to the frontal lobe, leaving patients unable to articulate intended words.
Blackhawks reassign defenseman Ethan Del Mastro to Rockford IceHogs
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 9, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the reassignment of defenseman Ethan Del Mastro to the Rockford IceHogs, a team in the American Hockey League
University of Chicago introduces new major focusing on climate and sustainable growth
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
The University of Chicago is set to introduce a new undergraduate major in climate and sustainable growth, with enrollment commencing in the fall of 2025.
Economics professor Allen Sanderson leaves lasting impact on generations at UChicago
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
Allen Sanderson, a long-time economics professor at the University of Chicago, passed away on January 23 in Chicago after a brief illness.
Young adults urged to consider estate planning amid unique challenges
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
Estate planning is often perceived as a concern for older adults, but it holds significant importance for younger individuals, particularly those within the LGBTQ community.