News from February 2025
NIH funding cap could reduce UIC's budget by $47 million
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a plan to limit indirect costs funding to 15% for all existing and new grants.
Guidance issued on complying with immigration regulations
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
Employers must navigate complex immigration regulations to protect their employees and operations.
Aurora supercomputer opens doors for global scientific research
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 11, 2025
Argonne National Laboratory has opened its Aurora exascale supercomputer to researchers worldwide.
Trump's new tariffs spark debate over economic impact
By Southland Marquee | Feb 11, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sungjoon Cho provides insights into the reasons and potential impacts of imposing tariffs.
Seismic sensors reveal potential for continuous monitoring of Arctic sea ice
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 11, 2025
On Ellesmere Island in the Arctic, a seismic monitoring station has been offering new insights into climate change.
University of Chicago joins lawsuit against NIH cost reduction
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 11, 2025
President Paul Alivisatos of the University of Chicago addressed university employees regarding recent executive orders and federal policy changes.
Annual Run for the Zoo returns to support wildlife conservation
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
Chicago residents are invited to participate in the 47th annual Run for the Zoo, scheduled for Sunday, June 8.
UIC launches annual sexual misconduct climate survey for students
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is set to launch its annual Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey on February 18.
Chicago Mayor’s office releases new gift-receiving protocols
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
The Mayor's Office in Chicago has made public the protocols for gifts received on behalf of the city.
UChicago professor John Reinitz remembered for pioneering systems biology
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
John Bertram Reinitz, a University of Chicago professor known for his contributions to developmental biology, passed away on January 23 at the age of 66.
South Shore welcomes new creative hub with Pen & Paper's grand opening
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
On February 8, 2025, South Shore celebrated the opening of Pen & Paper: A Joint Creative.
Teamsters: 'Aware of multiple rumors' of UPS closing certain centers within Local 710’s jurisdiction
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Feb 12, 2025
Teamsters Local 710 announced on February 7 that they are aware of rumors suggesting that United Parcel Service (UPS) plans to close several centers within its jurisdiction.
Chicagoland Chamber members named in Crain's '2025 Women of Influence' list
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
Several members of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce have been recognized in Crain's '2025 Women of Influence' list.
UIC calls for submissions for sustainability project funding
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is calling for proposals for sustainability projects as part of its Sustainability Fund initiative.
Northwestern faculty members to present on incarceration impact & global health disparities
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
Two faculty members from Northwestern University are set to speak at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in Boston on February 14.
Steve Carell announced as Northwestern University's 2025 commencement speaker
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
Steve Carell, a well-known actor and comedian, will address Northwestern University's Class of 2025 at their annual commencement ceremony.
Binary black hole collisions reveal surprising spin alignment behavior
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
Northwestern University researchers have made a notable discovery regarding binary black holes in star clusters.
Commissioner Jamie Rhee announces retirement from Chicago Department of Aviation
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Jamie Rhee has announced her retirement, effective April 15, 2025.
Economic indicators show growth but workers express dissatisfaction
By Southland Marquee | Feb 13, 2025
The economy's current state, as reflected in economic indicators, presents a complex picture.
Astrophysicist Adam Miller receives prestigious Cottrell Scholar Award
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
Northwestern University astrophysicist Adam Miller has been awarded the 2025 Cottrell Scholar Award by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA).