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Northwestern professors ready to comment on upcoming Supreme Court rulings

By Southland Marquee | May 27, 2025

Professors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Feinberg School of Medicine are available to provide insights on upcoming Supreme Court rulings.

Blackhawks hire Sorensen and Peca as new assistant coaches

By Southland Marquee | May 27, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the hiring of Anders Sorensen and Michael Peca as assistant coaches under Head Coach Jeff Blashill.

UChicago students study South Side beach as geoscience lab

By Southland Marquee | May 27, 2025

In a unique approach to teaching geoscience, University of Chicago professors Susan Kidwell and Michael LaBarbera have transformed the 63rd Street Beach into an educational laboratory.

Graphene oxide offers eco-friendly alternative for food packaging

By Southland Marquee | May 28, 2025

Northwestern University researchers have unveiled a new material that may replace harmful plastics and toxic substances in food packaging.

Bienen School announces diverse lineup for its upcoming concert season

By Southland Marquee | May 28, 2025

The Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music has announced its 2025-26 concert season, featuring a variety of international talent making their Northwestern University debuts.

University of Chicago awards Sophie Tedesco prestigious Sonnenschein Medal

By Southland Marquee | May 28, 2025

Sophie Tedesco, a fourth-year student at the University of Chicago, has been honored with the institution's highest undergraduate award, the Hugo F. Sonnenschein Medal of Excellence.

UIC reiterates commitment to drug-free campus environment

By Southland Marquee | May 28, 2025

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a drug-free environment for students and employees.

Zachary Clopton named interim dean at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

By Southland Marquee | May 28, 2025

Northwestern University has announced the appointment of Professor Zachary D. Clopton as the interim dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Leinweber Foundation gifts $18.4M to establish physics institute at UChicago

By Southland Marquee | May 28, 2025

A significant financial contribution from the Leinweber Foundation will facilitate the establishment of a new institute for theoretical physics at the University of Chicago.

Chicago allocates $20M in grants for community development projects

By Southland Marquee | May 28, 2025

Mayor Johnson has announced $20 million in grants for 28 community development projects across Chicago.

Spring 2025 Chicago-Kent Magazine focuses on alumni in criminal law

By Southland Marquee | May 29, 2025

The spring 2025 edition of Chicago-Kent Magazine is now available, focusing on alumni engaged in criminal law.

Report highlights record low staffing levels at US labor department

By Southland Marquee | May 29, 2025

Millions of workers in the United States are experiencing wage theft, with a new report indicating that the issue may worsen due to insufficient staffing at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD).

Harper Court Ventures launches $25M fund for UChicago startups

By Southland Marquee | May 29, 2025

MFV Partners, a deep technology venture capital firm, has launched Harper Court Ventures Fund I, a $25 million fund aimed at early-stage startups from the University of Chicago ecosystem.

UIC announces new measures for protection of minors

By Southland Marquee | May 29, 2025

Units at the university are reminded of their responsibility to ensure that adults supervising minors have completed necessary background checks.

Duavee shows promise in reducing invasive breast cancer risk: study

By Southland Marquee | May 29, 2025

A drug known as Duavee, which is already approved by the FDA for treating menopause symptoms, may also play a role in preventing invasive breast cancer.