News from May 2025
Illinois Tech sees four-year enrollment growth surge
By Southland Marquee | May 1, 2025
Illinois Tech continues to see significant growth in its applications and admissions numbers, marking a four-year enrollment increase.
Illinois Tech recognized for educational access and outcomes by Carnegie Classification
By Southland Marquee | May 1, 2025
Illinois Tech has been recognized as an “Opportunity College and University” in new ratings by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Harris students win policy challenge with downtown Chicago revitalization plan
By Southland Marquee | May 1, 2025
Five years after the pandemic led to significant changes in urban centers, a group of master's students from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has devised a plan to rejuvenate downtown Chicago.
John Jumper discusses AlphaFold's impact and future at UChicago lecture
By Southland Marquee | May 1, 2025
Kent Hall at the University of Chicago was filled as scientists and students gathered to hear John Jumper, a UChicago alum who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, speak.
Judge Michael Y. Scudder Jr. to speak at Northwestern Law’s 2025 ceremony
By Southland Marquee | May 1, 2025
Judge Michael Y. Scudder, Jr., an alumnus of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, is set to deliver the convocation address to the school’s graduating Class of 2025.
UIC opens nominations for 2025 employee merit awards
By Southland Marquee | May 1, 2025
Nominations are currently open for the 2025 UIC Award Nomination Season, a chance to acknowledge colleagues for their remarkable contributions within the workplace.
Sue Ling Gin Foundation director on $15M gift for police: 'We see this as a practical, long-term strategy'
By Southland Marquee | May 1, 2025
Mark Noffke, executive director of the Sue Ling Gin Foundation and president of New Management at Flying Food Group, said that the foundation's $15 million donation to support Chicago police is a "practical, long-term strategy."
UIC partners with Allied Universal for campus unarmed security services
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
The university has taken significant steps to enhance its campus safety by finalizing a solicitation for unarmed security services.
Concrete researcher explores self-healing properties and optimizes designs at Illinois Tech
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
Zoe Lallas, a Ph.D. candidate at Illinois Tech, is captivated by the study of concrete.
Chicago Mayor announces pilot program to support survivors of gender-based violence
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new initiative aimed at aiding survivors of gender-based violence within the city housing system in Chicago.
Chicagoland Chamber announces new member additions for April 2025
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of new members in April 2025, expanding its network dedicated to economic growth in the region.
Expert questions proposal for placebo-controlled trials in new vaccine safety testing
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
The proposal by Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. to mandate that all new vaccines undergo safety testing through placebo-controlled trials has sparked debate within the scientific community.
Panama Canal leader to speak on global trade at Northwestern event
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, the current administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, will speak at Northwestern University during the 43rd Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transportation Lecture.
Researchers address robotic skin sensor accuracy challenges with interdisciplinary approach
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University and Tel Aviv University have made significant strides in developing a cost-effective solution for advanced robotic touch sensors.
Architectural student's journey from Oklahoma to London highlights diverse inspirations
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
Exploring distinctive architecture and vibrant cities is a common passion for architects.
Chicago-Kent's IP program ranks #1 in Midwest, climbs to #9 nationally in 2025
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
The Intellectual Property program at Chicago-Kent College of Law has been recognized as one of the top 10 IP programs in the United States, ranking #9 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings of best graduate schools.
Shahaan Mirza launches civic engagement startup with AI tool
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
In recent months, Shahaan Mirza, a double-degree graduate from Illinois Tech, has been not only working full-time at his family's consulting business but also co-founding TownHallOS, a nonprofit startup.
Sue Ling Gin Foundation donates $15M to train Chicago police supervisors
By Southland Marquee | May 2, 2025
Reducing gun violence in Chicago is a top priority for the Chicago Police Department.
City Colleges of Chicago celebrates 4,013 graduates in Class of 2025
By Southland Marquee | May 3, 2025
On May 3, the City Colleges of Chicago honored the Class of 2025.
Study explores methods to reduce scarring around implanted medical devices
By Southland Marquee | May 5, 2025
Research from the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering has introduced new strategies to reduce scar tissue formation around implantable bioelectronics.