News from 2025
Block Museum announces new exhibitions for fall 2025 through spring 2026
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University has announced a series of exhibitions for the 2025-26 season, emphasizing its commitment to interdisciplinary research and student engagement.
UChicago welcomes Hening Lin: bridging science discoveries with clinical treatments
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
Hening Lin, a prominent chemical biologist, has joined the University of Chicago to advance research that bridges basic scientific discoveries with clinical applications.
Neil Shubin nominated as next president of National Academy of Sciences
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
University of Chicago Professor Neil Shubin has been nominated as the next president of the National Academy of Sciences.
University of Chicago researchers develop new technique for compact data storage
By Southland Marquee | Jul 15, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new technique for classical computer memory storage using crystal defects.
UIC introduces expanded U-PASS options with Metra Rail inclusion
By Southland Marquee | Jul 15, 2025
UIC students now have the option to enhance their U-PASS benefits by adding Metra Rail through the U-PASS+ program.
Mayor attends Jigzibik affordable housing groundbreaking with city officials
By Southland Marquee | Jul 15, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jigzibik affordable housing complex.
Mayor appoints new executive director for Chicago public safety administration
By Southland Marquee | Jul 15, 2025
Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the appointment of Era Patterson as the Executive Director of the Chicago Office of Public Safety Administration (OPSA).
Northwestern's 'dancing molecules' treatment receives FDA orphan drug designation
By Southland Marquee | Jul 16, 2025
“Dancing molecules,” a new treatment for acute spinal cord injuries developed at Northwestern University, has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
University of Chicago study links fast-food order habits to increased restaurant productivity
By Southland Marquee | Jul 16, 2025
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people opted for takeout or delivery instead of dining in due to restrictions and safety concerns.
Floating monument program honors historic Mecca Flats at Illinois Tech
By Southland Marquee | Jul 16, 2025
A public art project, "for Mecca," will be unveiled at Illinois Institute of Technology in summer 2025.
Economist warns against politicizing Federal Reserve amid historic debt levels
By Southland Marquee | Jul 17, 2025
As President Trump considers the possibility of dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Martin Eichenbaum, a prominent economist at Northwestern University, has voiced concerns about such a move.
Nobel laureates call for renewed diplomacy amid rising risks of nuclear conflict
By Southland Marquee | Jul 18, 2025
Following a three-day conference at the University of Chicago, Nobel laureates and nuclear experts have issued an urgent appeal to world leaders to return to diplomacy to prevent nuclear war.
Chicago student's journey through community college leads to media career
By Southland Marquee | Jul 18, 2025
Many students feel pressured to attend a four-year college immediately after high school.
Illinois Tech's rehab counseling program ranks 11th nationally
By Southland Marquee | Jul 19, 2025
Illinois Tech's rehabilitation counseling education program has been recognized as one of the top programs in the United States.
Chicagoland Chamber celebrates members featured in Crain's Notable Leaders List
By Southland Marquee | Jul 19, 2025
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce has announced that 21 of its members have been recognized in Crain’s Notable Leaders List.