News from May 2025
Manny Maceda receives honorary degree from Illinois Institute of Technology
By Southland Marquee | May 17, 2025
Manny Maceda, the former CEO and current chairman of Bain & Company, is set to receive an Honorary Doctor of Management from Illinois Institute of Technology at its 156th Commencement ceremony.
Illinois Tech honors Frank Naeymi-Rad with honorary doctorate
By Southland Marquee | May 17, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is set to honor Frank Naeymi-Rad with an Honorary Doctor of Computer Science degree at its 156th Commencement ceremony.
Northwestern's John Rogers elected fellow by prestigious UK academy
By Southland Marquee | May 20, 2025
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University bioelectronics pioneer John A. Rogers has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s national academy of science.
Chicago Private Yacht Rentals emphasizes the importance of hospitality-driven strategies
By Southland Marquee | May 20, 2025
Chicago Private Yacht Rentals has adopted a hospitality-driven strategy that aims to provide exceptional service, comfort, and care.
Chicago honors veterans with new purple heart city signs
By Southland Marquee | May 20, 2025
On May 21, 2025, the City of Chicago and the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs will hold a public ceremony to honor Purple Heart Veterans.
Anonymous donation boosts Northwestern's Jewish studies program
By Southland Marquee | May 20, 2025
Northwestern University has received a donation from an anonymous benefactor aimed at enhancing its Jewish studies program and supporting Jewish student life.
University of Chicago highlights benefits of master's programs in arts and humanities
By Southland Marquee | May 20, 2025
After completing her undergraduate studies in music business, Francis Feng sought a graduate program that could enhance her professional and personal growth.
Pediatrician warns against fluoride bans impacting rural children's oral health
By Southland Marquee | May 20, 2025
Florida has enacted a law banning fluoride in public water systems, becoming the second state to do so.
University of Chicago expands master’s programs for evolving job market
By Southland Marquee | May 20, 2025
Graduate students are increasingly seeking degrees that provide skills, purpose, and the ability to enact change.
Study explores limits of AI in predicting unprecedented weather events
By Southland Marquee | May 21, 2025
Increasingly powerful AI models are demonstrating notable accuracy in short-term weather forecasting.
UChicago researchers develop device for detecting airborne disease markers
By Southland Marquee | May 21, 2025
On May 21, researchers from the University of Chicago announced a new development in medical technology that could change how diseases are detected.