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Yuval Sharon, a prominent figure in the opera world, is set to deliver the Berlin Family Lectures at the University of Chicago on May 6, 13, and 20.

Medical student and his AI tool compete for major funding in national contest

Tyler Smith, a third-year medical student, has been selected as a finalist in InnoFest, a national competition organized by the American Medical Student Association (AMSA).

Chicagoland Chamber's Exchange event unites 750+ business leaders at Soldier Field

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce recently hosted their annual networking event, known as "The Exchange," inside the historic columns of Soldier Field.

Illinois Tech students visit industry leaders during spring break

During their spring break from March 17 to March 24, 2025, a group of 88 students from Illinois Tech visited eight companies across the Chicago metropolitan area.

Illinois Tech's Chun Liu named SIAM fellow for 2025

Chun Liu, a distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Applied Mathematics at Illinois Tech, has been named a fellow of the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) for 2025.

Government Alliance for Safe Communities launches $20 million community violence initiative

The Government Alliance for Safe Communities (GASC) has launched a $20 million grant initiative to support Community Violence Intervention work in the greater Chicago area, reinforcing its commitment to enhance community safety.

Studies provide hope with new ulcerative colitis treatments

Ulcerative colitis affects hundreds of thousands of Americans with not all patients responding to current treatments.

Study identifies inefficiencies in water splitting for sustainable energy solutions

As the quest for sustainable energy continues, researchers at Northwestern University have uncovered a significant factor contributing to the inefficiency of water splitting.

UIC enhances summer travel with U-PASS+ including Metra Rail for students

UIC students now have the opportunity to expand their transportation access as the U-PASS+ program offers an inclusion of Metra Rail.

Mayor releases report on youth employment and engagement in Chicago for 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson has released the Youth Impact Report 2024, highlighting a significant year for youth engagement and employment in Chicago.

UChicago student awarded prestigious Carnegie fellowship in Washington, D.C

University of Chicago (UChicago) student Cara Wilson, in her fourth year, has been chosen by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program.

UChicago receives $100 million donation for Executive MBA program

Entrepreneur Konstantin Sokolov has pledged $100 million to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for its Executive MBA Program.

Illinois Tech hosts annual MMAE Student Research Poster Competition and awards ceremony

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Tech hosted the annual MMAE Student Research Poster Competition and departmental awards ceremony on March 28, 2025.

Astronomy professor Wendy Freedman named in TIME's 100 Influential People of 2025

Wendy Freedman, a distinguished professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, has been recognized as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2025.

Chicago proposes ordinance to mitigate pollution impact in vulnerable communities

Chicago has introduced a new ordinance aimed at protecting communities from disproportionate pollution.

Northwestern Law experts discuss legal challenges in wrongful deportation case

The judge presiding over the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, has expressed the possibility of contempt proceedings against the Trump administration.

Blackhawks reassign Korchinski and Levshunov to IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the reassignment of Kevin Korchinski and Artyom Levshunov to the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League.

Northwestern study reveals long-term effects of incarceration on youth outcomes

Incarceration can have enduring impacts on young people, affecting their ability to achieve significant milestones in adulthood, such as living independently or maintaining stable employment.

Guggenheim awards three University of Chicago scholars with 2025 fellowships