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South Side Home Movie Project celebrates two decades preserving community history
Two decades after its founding, the South Side Home Movie Project (SSHMP) is marking its 20th anniversary with a new exhibition and a series of events at the University of Chicago’s Logan Center for the Arts.
Illinois Tech hosts third annual EV readiness awards honoring community leadership in electric vehicle transition
Illinois Institute of Technology hosted the third annual EV Readiness Community Award Ceremony, recognizing 17 local governments in northern Illinois for their efforts in preparing for electric vehicle adoption.
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Asthma medication shows strong protection against food allergy reactions in mouse study
By Southland Marquee | Aug 7, 2025
A drug approved for asthma treatment has shown significant effectiveness in preventing severe allergic reactions to food in mice, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine.
Northwestern study finds US grid limits climate benefits of electric vehicle transition
By Southland Marquee | Aug 6, 2025
A new study from Northwestern University finds that the U.S. transmission grid must be upgraded to ensure that electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by renewable energy.
Book explores University of Chicago’s evolving legacy through new edition
By Southland Marquee | Aug 6, 2025
When Professor John W. Boyer released his book "University of Chicago: A History" in 2015, it provided an in-depth look at the University's past and its influence on higher education.
Traffic expected near Credit Union 1 Arena for Aug. 6-10 church services
By Southland Marquee | Aug 5, 2025
Revival Ministry International is set to host Good News Chicago church services at Credit Union 1 Arena from Wednesday, August 6, through Sunday, August 10.
University of Chicago expands master’s offerings with new biomedical sciences and public health degrees
By Southland Marquee | Aug 5, 2025
For over a century, the University of Chicago has played a significant role in health care and biomedical research on Chicago's South Side.
University of Chicago researchers expand frontiers of cancer immunotherapy
By Southland Marquee | Aug 4, 2025
Lung, melanoma, and kidney cancer patients have seen notable improvements since the Food and Drug Administration approved the first cancer immunotherapy in 2011.
New research finds inflammatory bowel disease rising sharply worldwide
By Southland Marquee | Aug 1, 2025
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), once considered mainly a problem for industrialized Western countries, is now increasing in developing regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Illinois Tech students unite through diverse theatrical collaboration
By Southland Marquee | Jul 31, 2025
Illinois Tech students have been actively participating in 33rd Street Productions, a theater group that brings together individuals from various academic backgrounds.
University of Chicago develops accurate liquid biopsy using microbial RNA modifications
By Southland Marquee | Jul 31, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new liquid biopsy that detects early-stage colorectal cancer with high accuracy by analyzing RNA in blood samples.
Neuropsychiatric Institute announces temporary sidewalk closure for ADA improvements
By Southland Marquee | Jul 31, 2025
The sidewalk on the west side of the Neuropsychiatric Institute building will be closed from July 30 to August 4.
UIC schedules welcome events for new academic year
By Southland Marquee | Jul 30, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will hold a series of welcome events to begin the 2025-26 academic year, aimed at new and returning students, faculty, and staff.
Most US adults have ‘heart ages’ higher than real ages, Northwestern study finds
By Southland Marquee | Jul 30, 2025
Most adults in the United States have a “heart age” that is older than their actual age, according to a new study led by Northwestern Medicine.
UChicago hosts Mexican students for immersive summer course on economic theory
By Southland Marquee | Jul 29, 2025
Every summer, the University of Chicago Economics Department hosts a group of undergraduate economics students from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City.
University of Chicago launches series examining shifts in U.S. government power
By Southland Marquee | Jul 29, 2025
A new series from the University of Chicago will explore how power dynamics are changing among the branches of the U.S. government.
Northwestern researchers highlight unique traits behind ‘SuperAger’ memory resilience
By Southland Marquee | Jul 29, 2025
For 25 years, researchers at Northwestern Medicine have studied individuals aged 80 and older, known as “SuperAgers,” to understand why some people maintain sharp memory well into later life.
Proof of Concept Award opens applications in August
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
The Proof of Concept Award will soon begin accepting applications for the fall.
Helen Frankenthaler's prints showcased at Northwestern University's Block Museum
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is set to host an exhibition titled “Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding: Helen Frankenthaler and Artists’ Experiments on Paper” from September 17 to December 14.
University leaders urge continued investment in U.S. quantum technology at Capitol Hill briefing
By Southland Marquee | Jul 28, 2025
Leaders from academia, government, and industry gathered on July 24 for a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss the future of quantum technology in the United States.