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Amazon celebrated for inclusive technology at Oscar Mike Foundation impact awards

Amazon Inc. and divisions was recognized for efforts in its Inclusive Devices by veterans non-profit Oscar Mike Foundation during their impact awards ceremony.

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Immigration attorney joins Chicago-Kent faculty focusing on individual cases

Amid the ongoing discussions about immigration, Pedro Gerson, an Assistant Professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, maintains focus on individual cases.

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Institute marks century documenting Egypt’s ancient inscriptions

Each October, a team from the University of Chicago's Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) returns to Luxor, Egypt, to continue their work on the Epigraphic Survey.


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Pearson Global Forum explores sustainable solutions for lasting global peace

Nearly 40 percent of peace agreements since 1975 have failed within five years, leading to renewed conflict or setbacks.


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Nominations open for UIC's prestigious faculty awards

The University of Illinois Chicago has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025-26 faculty awards.


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Daley College hosts summit for National Apprenticeship Week

Richard J. Daley College and the City Colleges’ Workforce Solutions team launched National Apprenticeship Week with a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Summit.


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UChicago explores links between environment and cancer risk

Researchers at the University of Chicago are examining how environmental factors influence cancer risk.


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UChicago student Francesco Rahe named 2025 Rhodes Scholar

Francesco Rahe, a fourth-year student at the University of Chicago, has been named a 2025 Rhodes Scholar.


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Griffin Museum announces return of Christmas Around the World

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) has announced the return of its annual tradition, Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light. The event will begin on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and run through Monday, January 6, 2025. With just 100 days until Christmas, tickets for museum visits and events this holiday season are now available.


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Synergy Surgical donates to 'Camp Out for Kids'

Synergy Surgical sponsored Camp Out for Kids with a $10,000 donation in 2024, supporting summer camp opportunities for children from low-income families.


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Illinois Tech professor patents climate-adaptive building system

After nearly five years of research, Youngjin Hwang, an assistant professor at Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture, along with Alexandros Tsamis and Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has developed...


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Rich Klein named dean at Illinois Institute's business school

Rich Klein has been appointed as the new dean of the Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology, effective January 1, 2025.


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Rich Klein named new dean at Illinois Tech's Stuart School of Business

Rich Klein has been appointed as the new dean of the Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology, starting January 1, 2025.


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Navy Pier launches holiday festivities with Santa's arrival aboard Seadog

From November 24, Navy Pier in Chicago will transform into a festive holiday destination.


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Traffic expected for Don Toliver's concert at Credit Union 1 Arena

Don Toliver is set to perform a sold-out concert at Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. Traffic congestion is anticipated in the vicinity between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Drivers should expect extended waiting times when accessing...


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University opens John W. Boyer Center in Paris as global education hub

The University of Chicago celebrated the opening of the John W. Boyer Center in Paris on November 15, marking a significant expansion of its educational and research presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.


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UIC hosts America Recycles Day with special collections on November 15

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will observe America Recycles Day on Friday, November 15.


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UChicago teams up with Argonne Lab to tackle drug-resistant cancers using AI

Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center are embarking on a new project to address drug-resistant tumors using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing from Argonne National Laboratory.


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Synergy Surgical donates to 'The Cancer Support Center'

Synergy Surgical contributed $500 to The Cancer Support Center in 2024, supporting essential care and resources for cancer patients and their families.


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University Of Chicago Student Awarded Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Anqi Qu, a fourth-year student at the University of Chicago, has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.