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Illinois Tech's rehab counseling program ranks 11th nationally
Illinois Tech's rehabilitation counseling education program has been recognized as one of the top programs in the United States.
Chicago student's journey through community college leads to media career
Many students feel pressured to attend a four-year college immediately after high school.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UIC's Tom Wamsley appointed as senior VP for advancement at Virginia Tech
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
Tom Wamsley, vice chancellor for advancement at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and senior vice president of the University of Illinois Foundation, has been appointed as the next senior vice president for advancement at Virginia Tech.
California's post-pandemic life expectancy remains below pre-COVID levels
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, countries experienced increased mortality rates.
My Block brings teens downtown for exploration event
By Southland Marquee | Jul 14, 2025
On July 19, My Block, My Hood, My City (MBMHMC) will host Downtown Day in Chicago.
University of Chicago professor receives NASA grant for lunar base technology
By Southland Marquee | Jul 11, 2025
NASA has awarded a grant to Assistant Professor Shuolong Yang from the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
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).
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.
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.
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.