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Shahaan Mirza launches civic engagement startup with AI tool

In recent months, Shahaan Mirza, a double-degree graduate from Illinois Tech, has been not only working full-time at his family's consulting business but also co-founding TownHallOS, a nonprofit startup.


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Chicago-Kent's IP program ranks #1 in Midwest, climbs to #9 nationally in 2025

The Intellectual Property program at Chicago-Kent College of Law has been recognized as one of the top 10 IP programs in the United States, ranking #9 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings of best graduate schools.


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Architectural student's journey from Oklahoma to London highlights diverse inspirations

Exploring distinctive architecture and vibrant cities is a common passion for architects.


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Researchers address robotic skin sensor accuracy challenges with interdisciplinary approach

Researchers at Northwestern University and Tel Aviv University have made significant strides in developing a cost-effective solution for advanced robotic touch sensors.


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Panama Canal leader to speak on global trade at Northwestern event

Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, the current administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, will speak at Northwestern University during the 43rd Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transportation Lecture.


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Expert questions proposal for placebo-controlled trials in new vaccine safety testing

The proposal by Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. to mandate that all new vaccines undergo safety testing through placebo-controlled trials has sparked debate within the scientific community.


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Concrete researcher explores self-healing properties and optimizes designs at Illinois Tech

Zoe Lallas, a Ph.D. candidate at Illinois Tech, is captivated by the study of concrete.


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UIC partners with Allied Universal for campus unarmed security services

The university has taken significant steps to enhance its campus safety by finalizing a solicitation for unarmed security services.


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Sue Ling Gin Foundation director on $15M gift for police: 'We see this as a practical, long-term strategy'

Mark Noffke, executive director of the Sue Ling Gin Foundation and president of New Management at Flying Food Group, said that the foundation's $15 million donation to support Chicago police is a "practical, long-term strategy."


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UIC opens nominations for 2025 employee merit awards

Nominations are currently open for the 2025 UIC Award Nomination Season, a chance to acknowledge colleagues for their remarkable contributions within the workplace.


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Judge Michael Y. Scudder Jr. to speak at Northwestern Law’s 2025 ceremony

Judge Michael Y. Scudder, Jr., an alumnus of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, is set to deliver the convocation address to the school’s graduating Class of 2025.


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John Jumper discusses AlphaFold's impact and future at UChicago lecture

Kent Hall at the University of Chicago was filled as scientists and students gathered to hear John Jumper, a UChicago alum who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, speak.


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Harris students win policy challenge with downtown Chicago revitalization plan

Five years after the pandemic led to significant changes in urban centers, a group of master's students from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has devised a plan to rejuvenate downtown Chicago.


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Illinois Tech recognized for educational access and outcomes by Carnegie Classification

Illinois Tech has been recognized as an “Opportunity College and University” in new ratings by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.


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Illinois Tech sees four-year enrollment growth surge

Illinois Tech continues to see significant growth in its applications and admissions numbers, marking a four-year enrollment increase.


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Theologian Brian Albert Gerrish remembered for contributions to Reformed thought

Brian Albert Gerrish, a renowned theologian and scholar known for his exploration of Reformed theology, has passed away at the age of 93 in Mechanicsville, Virginia, on April 14, 2025.


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Illinois Tech sees 36% enrollment rise over four years, applications and admissions up again

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is experiencing significant growth in both applications and admissions, showing a sustained increase over the past four years.


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Illinois Tech earns top classification for access and earnings in Carnegie ratings

Illinois Institute of Technology has been recognized as an “Opportunity College and University” under a new classification by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.


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Holly J. Humphrey remembered for contributions to medical education

Holly J. Humphrey, a prominent figure in medical education, passed away on April 17 at 68.