News from July 2025
Northwestern opens nominations for $350K Nemmers Prize in Medical Science
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
Northwestern University is currently accepting nominations for the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science, valued at $350,000.
Measles cases surge amid summer travel concerns
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level in 33 years, with outbreaks expected to persist due to national and international travel.
Study identifies top skincare ingredients according to national review
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
From drugstore shelves to social media trends, consumers face a plethora of skincare products, making it challenging to discern what truly works.
Student applications open soon for academic year 2025-26 parking assignments
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
Applications for student parking assignments for the 2025-26 academic year will open on July 14.
Zoo launches program where kids read aloud to farm animals
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
Young readers in Chicago have a new opportunity to improve their skills through the "Reading to the Animals" program at Lincoln Park Zoo's Farm-in-the-Zoo.
Economist Pablo Peña explains human capital theory through new book
By Southland Marquee | Jul 9, 2025
Twenty years ago, Pablo Peña found himself captivated by a course on human capital theory taught by Nobel laureate Prof.
Racial income gaps affect early infant feeding guidelines adherence
By Southland Marquee | Jul 9, 2025
Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can significantly reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies later in childhood.
University of Chicago expands financial education with new master's programs
By Southland Marquee | Jul 9, 2025
After earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics, Isabel Krogh enrolled in the University of Chicago's MS in Financial Mathematics program.
Undergraduate students engage in AI research at Illinois Tech
By Southland Marquee | Jul 10, 2025
Illinois Tech is hosting a group of 10 undergraduate students from various universities this summer for a research program focused on data and computational mathematics.
Blackhawks announce preseason schedule for the upcoming season
By Southland Marquee | Jul 10, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have released their 2025-26 preseason schedule, with Circa Sports as the presenter.
Northwestern Medicine study questions link between contact sports and brain disease
By Southland Marquee | Jul 11, 2025
CHICAGO — A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has raised questions about the relationship between contact sports and brain diseases such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
University of Chicago professor receives NASA grant for lunar base technology
By Southland Marquee | Jul 11, 2025
NASA has awarded a grant to Assistant Professor Shuolong Yang from the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
Mayor Johnson reports nearly 29K hires in summer youth employment initiative
By Southland Marquee | Jul 11, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced progress in the summer youth employment program.
My Block brings teens downtown for exploration event
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
On July 19, My Block, My Hood, My City (MBMHMC) will host Downtown Day in Chicago.
California's post-pandemic life expectancy remains below pre-COVID levels
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, countries experienced increased mortality rates.
UIC's Tom Wamsley appointed as senior VP for advancement at Virginia Tech
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
Tom Wamsley, vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and senior vice president of the University of Illinois Foundation, has been appointed as the next senior vice president for advancement at Virginia Tech.
Block Museum announces new exhibitions for fall 2025 through spring 2026
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has announced a series of exhibitions for the 2025-26 season, emphasizing its commitment to interdisciplinary research and student engagement.
UChicago welcomes Hening Lin: bridging science discoveries with clinical treatments
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
Hening Lin, a prominent chemical biologist, has joined the University of Chicago to advance research that bridges basic scientific discoveries with clinical applications.
Neil Shubin nominated as next president of National Academy of Sciences
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
University of Chicago Professor Neil Shubin has been nominated as the next president of the National Academy of Sciences.
University of Chicago researchers develop new technique for compact data storage
By Southland Marquee | Jul 15, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new technique for classical computer memory storage using crystal defects.