News from July 2025
NIST workshop addresses gaps in human-centered cybersecurity
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently hosted a workshop focusing on human-centered cybersecurity, as detailed in a new report.
Chicago releases comprehensive financial report highlighting fiscal strategies for FY2024
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The City of Chicago has published its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
Rubin Observatory releases first images; begins mission capturing entire night sky
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun to make its mark on the field of astronomy with the release of its first images following the achievement of "first light."
Northwestern experts discuss implications of Trump's new budget bill
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
Senate Republicans, with Vice President Vance casting a tie-breaking vote, have passed President Trump's budget bill.
Four UChicago students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
University of Chicago students Connor Blake, Prithi Srinivasan, Melody Tang, and Leon Lee Zhou have been awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarships for 2025.
UIC warns against phishing scam targeting students
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting its community.
Sheriff's office uses drone to find missing man in Palatine forest
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Cook County Sheriff's Office utilized an aerial drone to successfully locate a missing and endangered man in the Deer Park West Forest Preserve in Palatine.
UIC reaffirms commitment to a drug-free campus environment
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is reiterating its commitment to a drug-free environment for both students and employees.
Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres in exchange for draft pick
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have confirmed the acquisition of forward Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres.
Chicago-Kent alum Bob Reiter discusses impact of union support
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
Bob Reiter, an alumnus of Chicago-Kent College of Law, attributes his educational opportunities to his father's union membership.
Study explores reasons behind Mars' transformation into a desert
By Southland Marquee | Jul 2, 2025
A new study led by Edwin Kite, a planetary scientist from the University of Chicago, offers a fresh perspective on why Mars has transformed into a desert over time.
Astronomer Priscilla Frisch dies at 81; pioneered heliosphere research
By Southland Marquee | Jul 3, 2025
Priscilla Diane Chapman Frisch, a renowned researcher in the fields of heliosphere and local interstellar medium, passed away on April 2 at her Hyde Park home.