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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.
Economist Pablo Peña explains human capital theory through new book
By Southland Marquee | Jul 9, 2025
Twenty years ago, Pablo Peña found himself captivated by a course on human capital theory taught by Nobel laureate Prof.
Student applications open soon for academic year 2025-26 parking assignments
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
Applications for student parking assignments for the 2025-26 academic year will open on July 14.
Study identifies top skincare ingredients according to national review
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
From drugstore shelves to social media trends, consumers face a plethora of skincare products, making it challenging to discern what truly works.
Measles cases surge amid summer travel concerns
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
The number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level in 33 years, with outbreaks expected to persist due to national and international travel.
Northwestern opens nominations for $350K Nemmers Prize in Medical Science
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
Northwestern University is currently accepting nominations for the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science, valued at $350,000.
Food giants plan shift from artificial to natural dyes by end of 2027
By Southland Marquee | Jul 8, 2025
Major food manufacturers are moving away from artificial dyes in their products.
UIC Human Resources offers free professional development webinars in July
By Southland Marquee | Jul 7, 2025
UIC Human Resources is offering a series of webinars and virtual workshops throughout July, aimed at enhancing professional development for UIC employees.
Holocaust survivor Edward Anders leaves legacy in cosmochemistry
By Southland Marquee | Jul 7, 2025
Edward Anders, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in the field of cosmochemistry, passed away on June 1 at the age of 98.
Study reveals possible source for mysterious fast X-ray transients
By Southland Marquee | Jul 7, 2025
An international team of astrophysicists has identified a potential origin for fast X-ray transients (FXTs), which are short-lived bursts of X-rays from distant galaxies.
Wearable tech helps predict children's surgery complications
By Southland Marquee | Jul 7, 2025
An estimated 4 million children undergo surgical procedures in hospitals across the U.S. each year.
Astronomer Priscilla Frisch dies at 81; pioneered heliosphere research
By Southland Marquee | Jul 3, 2025
Priscilla Diane Chapman Frisch, a renowned researcher in the fields of heliosphere and local interstellar medium, passed away on April 2 at her Hyde Park home.
W. Fillmore St. sidewalk closed for water line installation
By Southland Marquee | Jul 3, 2025
The sidewalk on W. Fillmore St., situated north of the Wood Street Parking Structure, will be inaccessible to pedestrians from 6 a.m. on Monday, July 7, until 3 p.m. on Friday, July 18.
Study explores reasons behind Mars' transformation into a desert
By Southland Marquee | Jul 2, 2025
A new study led by Edwin Kite, a planetary scientist from the University of Chicago, offers a fresh perspective on why Mars has transformed into a desert over time.
Chicago-Kent alum Bob Reiter discusses impact of union support
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
Bob Reiter, an alumnus of Chicago-Kent College of Law, attributes his educational opportunities to his father's union membership.
UIC reaffirms commitment to a drug-free campus environment
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is reiterating its commitment to a drug-free environment for both students and employees.
UIC warns against phishing scam targeting students
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting its community.
Four UChicago students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
By Southland Marquee | Jul 1, 2025
University of Chicago students Connor Blake, Prithi Srinivasan, Melody Tang, and Leon Lee Zhou have been awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarships for 2025.