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UIC calls for submissions for sustainability project funding
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 13, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is calling for proposals for sustainability projects as part of its Sustainability Fund initiative.
UChicago professor John Reinitz remembered for pioneering systems biology
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
John Bertram Reinitz, a University of Chicago professor known for his contributions to developmental biology, passed away on January 23 at the age of 66.
UIC launches annual sexual misconduct climate survey for students
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 12, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is set to launch its annual Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey on February 18.
University of Chicago joins lawsuit against NIH cost reduction
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 11, 2025
President Paul Alivisatos of the University of Chicago addressed university employees regarding recent executive orders and federal policy changes.
Seismic sensors reveal potential for continuous monitoring of Arctic sea ice
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 11, 2025
On Ellesmere Island in the Arctic, a seismic monitoring station has been offering new insights into climate change.
Trump's new tariffs spark debate over economic impact
By Southland Marquee | Feb 11, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sungjoon Cho provides insights into the reasons and potential impacts of imposing tariffs.
Aurora supercomputer opens doors for global scientific research
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 11, 2025
Argonne National Laboratory has opened its Aurora exascale supercomputer to researchers worldwide.
NIH funding cap could reduce UIC's budget by $47 million
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a plan to limit indirect costs funding to 15% for all existing and new grants.
Economics professor Allen Sanderson leaves lasting impact on generations at UChicago
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
Allen Sanderson, a long-time economics professor at the University of Chicago, passed away on January 23 in Chicago after a brief illness.
University of Chicago introduces new major focusing on climate and sustainable growth
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 10, 2025
The University of Chicago is set to introduce a new undergraduate major in climate and sustainable growth, with enrollment commencing in the fall of 2025.
New study identifies non-frontal brain regions linked with intended speech
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
Broca’s aphasia is a language disorder resulting from damage to the frontal lobe, leaving patients unable to articulate intended words.
Experts critique DOJ lawsuit against Illinois sanctuary laws
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
Journalists are being encouraged to contact Northwestern University professors for insights on the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Illinois' sanctuary laws.
University mourns John P. 'Jack' Gould, former Chicago Booth dean
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
John P. "Jack" Gould, a distinguished economist and former dean of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, passed away on December 17 at the age of 85.
Experts discuss risks linked to Super Bowl ad promoting weight-loss drugs
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 7, 2025
The controversy surrounding Hims & Hers' upcoming Super Bowl advertisement for compounded weight-loss drugs highlights the complexities of weight management in the United States, according to obesity experts from Northwestern University.
Study explores differences in heart regeneration between newborns and adults
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
New research from Northwestern Medicine reveals a significant difference in how the immune system repairs heart damage in newborns compared to adults.
Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize announces five finalists for 2025 award
By Southland Marquee | Feb 7, 2025
At an event held at the Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) announced its five finalists for the 2025 Americas Prize.
Experts discuss risks associated with compounded weight-loss drugs
By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 7, 2025
The upcoming Super Bowl ad by telehealth company Hims & Hers, promoting compounded weight-loss drugs, has sparked debate about the complexities of weight loss in the United States.
Sue Ling Gin Center Director on: FFG CEO's 'generous support is igniting curiosity'
By Southland Marquee | Feb 6, 2025
Aimee Davis, Senior Director of the Sue Ling Gin Center for Education at the Field Museum, said that Flying Food Group (FFG) CEO David Cotton’s donation is fostering curiosity and inspiring future scientists.
DOJ files lawsuit against Chicago over sanctuary city policies
By A. D. Bamburg | Feb 6, 2025
The Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings against the city of Chicago, the state of Illinois, and Cook County, challenging their sanctuary city policies.
Chicago-Kent professor joins Law and Society Association board
By Southland Marquee | Feb 6, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law's Professor Christopher W. Schmidt has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees for the Law and Society Association.