News published on Southland Marquee in July 2025

News from July 2025


NIST workshop addresses gaps in human-centered cybersecurity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is reiterating its commitment to a drug-free environment for both students and employees.


Chicagoland Chamber adds diverse businesses to its membership in June 2025

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members to its network as of June 2025.


Blackhawks acquire Sam Lafferty from Sabres in exchange for draft pick

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

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

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.


W. Fillmore St. sidewalk closed for water line installation

The sidewalk on W. Fillmore St., situated north of the Wood Street Parking Structure, will be inaccessible to pedestrians from 6 a.m. on Monday, July 7, until 3 p.m. on Friday, July 18.


Cook County Sheriff's Office alerts public on phone scam demanding money

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to the public about a phone scam where callers threaten arrest unless individuals deposit thousands of dollars at a Cook County Jail kiosk.


Astronomer Priscilla Frisch dies at 81; pioneered heliosphere research

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.


Wearable tech helps predict children's surgery complications

An estimated 4 million children undergo surgical procedures in hospitals across the U.S. each year.


Study reveals possible source for mysterious fast X-ray transients

An international team of astrophysicists has identified a potential origin for fast X-ray transients (FXTs), which are short-lived bursts of X-rays from distant galaxies.


Holocaust survivor Edward Anders leaves legacy in cosmochemistry

Edward Anders, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in the field of cosmochemistry, passed away on June 1 at the age of 98.


UIC Human Resources offers free professional development webinars in July

UIC Human Resources is offering a series of webinars and virtual workshops throughout July, aimed at enhancing professional development for UIC employees.


Food giants plan shift from artificial to natural dyes by end of 2027

Major food manufacturers are moving away from artificial dyes in their products.