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Study reveals possible source for mysterious fast X-ray transients

By Southland Marquee | Jul 7, 2025

An international team of astrophysicists has identified a potential origin for fast X-ray transients (FXTs), which are short-lived bursts of X-rays from distant galaxies.

Holocaust survivor Edward Anders leaves legacy in cosmochemistry

By Southland Marquee | Jul 7, 2025

Edward Anders, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in the field of cosmochemistry, passed away on June 1 at the age of 98.

UIC Human Resources offers free professional development webinars in July

By Southland Marquee | Jul 7, 2025

UIC Human Resources is offering a series of webinars and virtual workshops throughout July, aimed at enhancing professional development for UIC employees.

Food giants plan shift from artificial to natural dyes by end of 2027

By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025

Major food manufacturers are moving away from artificial dyes in their products.

Northwestern opens nominations for $350K Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025

Northwestern University is currently accepting nominations for the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science, valued at $350,000.

Measles cases surge amid summer travel concerns

By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025

The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level in 33 years, with outbreaks expected to persist due to national and international travel.

Study identifies top skincare ingredients according to national review

By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025

From drugstore shelves to social media trends, consumers face a plethora of skincare products, making it challenging to discern what truly works.

Student applications open soon for academic year 2025-26 parking assignments

By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025

Applications for student parking assignments for the 2025-26 academic year will open on July 14.

Zoo launches program where kids read aloud to farm animals

By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025

Young readers in Chicago have a new opportunity to improve their skills through the "Reading to the Animals" program at Lincoln Park Zoo's Farm-in-the-Zoo.

Economist Pablo Peña explains human capital theory through new book

By Southland Marquee | Jul 9, 2025

Twenty years ago, Pablo Peña found himself captivated by a course on human capital theory taught by Nobel laureate Prof.

Racial income gaps affect early infant feeding guidelines adherence

By Southland Marquee | Jul 9, 2025

Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can significantly reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies later in childhood.

University of Chicago expands financial education with new master's programs

By Southland Marquee | Jul 9, 2025

After earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics, Isabel Krogh enrolled in the University of Chicago's MS in Financial Mathematics program.

Undergraduate students engage in AI research at Illinois Tech

By Southland Marquee | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Tech is hosting a group of 10 undergraduate students from various universities this summer for a research program focused on data and computational mathematics.

Blackhawks announce preseason schedule for the upcoming season

By Southland Marquee | Jul 10, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have released their 2025-26 preseason schedule, with Circa Sports as the presenter.

Northwestern Medicine study questions link between contact sports and brain disease

By Southland Marquee | Jul 11, 2025

CHICAGO — A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has raised questions about the relationship between contact sports and brain diseases such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).