News from 2025
Illinois Tech students create cost-effective cyber range for classroom practice
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
A group of Illinois Tech students has developed a cyber range web application aimed at providing their peers a platform to practice cybersecurity skills learned in the classroom.
AACA gala features treasurer Conyears-Ervin and Rev. Jesse Jackson for 31st membership event
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is set to keynote the African American Contractors Association (AACA) 31st annual membership gala.
Daley College president discusses workforce expansion at SME Fusion event
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
Richard J. Daley College President Dr. Janine Janosky recently participated as a panelist at the SME Fusion Manufacturing Workforce Event in Detroit.
Illinois Tech students aim for Hult Prize with crime detection startup
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
The Illinois Tech student team behind VigilAI, a startup focused on real-time crime detection, has been invited to the international Hult Prize competition.
University of Chicago merges humanities and arts into a new division
By Southland Marquee | Apr 9, 2025
The University of Chicago has announced the unification of its Division of the Humanities and UChicago Arts into a single entity, now known as the Division of the Arts & Humanities.
Northwestern University reveals a groundbreaking skin health monitoring wearable
By Southland Marquee | Apr 9, 2025
Northwestern University researchers have introduced a wearable device designed to measure gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin.
University of Illinois invites applications for faculty leadership program
By Southland Marquee | Apr 9, 2025
The University of Illinois is inviting applications for the 2025 Faculty Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.
Hans-Josef Klauck, noted New Testament scholar, dies at 78
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
Hans-Josef Klauck, a prominent scholar in biblical studies known for his expertise in early Christian literature and the Greco-Roman world, has passed away at the age of 78.
New genetic insights into Parkinson's disease risk and treatment possibilities
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
On April 10, Northwestern Medicine published a new study in the journal Science that explored the genetic factors influencing Parkinson's disease.
UIC addresses immigration, research, financial challenges amidst national policy changes
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is addressing several pressing issues affecting its campus, involving immigration status changes, research funding challenges, and financial planning.
UIC chooses Canvas as new learning management system amid Blackboard phase-out
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
Earlier this year, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) began exploring options for a new learning management system as the institution prepares to transition away from Anthology’s Blackboard Original platform, which is being phased out.
Chicago Blackhawks assign Ethan Del Mastro to Rockford IceHogs
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that defenseman Ethan Del Mastro has been assigned to the Rockford IceHogs, the team's American Hockey League affiliate.
UChicago research highlights texture's role in enhancing battery performance
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
University of Chicago researchers are focusing on a previously overlooked factor to enhance battery performance – the texture of metals used.
Supreme Court orders Trump administration to return wrongfully deported Maryland man
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has supported a federal judge's order from Maryland, which requires the Trump administration to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States.
Northwestern scholars record atomic level catalysis in real time
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
Researchers from Northwestern University and international collaborators achieved a groundbreaking feat by observing catalysis at the atomic level in real time.
Habilitative Systems unveils new $1.25M headquarters in Chicago
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
Habilitative Systems, Inc. recently marked the reopening of its headquarters in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, following a significant renovation project amounting to $1.25 million.
Sonia Chand champions autism advocacy at Autism Speaks Empower Summit
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
Sonia Chand has faced numerous challenges on her journey through the autism spectrum.
Daley College celebrates 65th anniversary with community partners
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
Richard J. Daley College marked its 65th anniversary on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with an event attended by students, faculty, staff, community partners, and elected officials.
Blackhawks sign Aidan Thompson to two-year contract
By Southland Marquee | Apr 12, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have reached an agreement with Aidan Thompson on a two-year entry-level contract.
Ryan Greene signs three-year deal with Chicago Blackhawks
By Southland Marquee | Apr 13, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have finalized an agreement with forward Ryan Greene on a three-year entry-level contract.