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Holiday schedule and gift days for December 2024/January 2025 announced
By Southland Marquee | Dec 17, 2024
Important information regarding the December 2024 and January 2025 holiday schedule and gift days has been released.
Sneakers To Scrubs' guides kids towards medical careers beyond sports dreams
By Southland Marquee | Dec 17, 2024
As a teenager, Jameel Alausa enjoyed playing basketball for the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Northwestern launches tech policy center with $1 million Kapor Foundation gift
By Southland Marquee | Dec 17, 2024
Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy has received a $1 million donation from the Kapor Foundation to establish the Center for Technology, Policy, and Opportunity.
UChicago alumna Mónica Ruiz House awarded 2025 Marshall Scholarship
By Southland Marquee | Dec 16, 2024
Mónica Ruiz House, a University of Chicago alumna, has been named a 2025 Marshall Scholar.
Heart attacks rise during winter holidays due to cold weather and stress
By Southland Marquee | Dec 16, 2024
Heart attack and stroke rates tend to increase during the last two weeks of December, according to Dr. Patricia Vassallo, a cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine.
UIC starts construction on Grenshaw Street Parking Structure in January
By Southland Marquee | Dec 16, 2024
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved a plan for the construction of the Grenshaw Street Parking Structure at UIC.
Indigenous perspectives showcased in 'Woven Being' art exhibit at The Block Museum
By Southland Marquee | Dec 16, 2024
The Block Museum of Art in Evanston, Illinois, is set to host a major exhibition titled "Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland" from January 25 to July 13, 2025.
Study reveals how metformin lowers blood sugar by targeting mitochondria
By Southland Marquee | Dec 16, 2024
A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has uncovered new insights into how metformin, a widely used Type 2 diabetes medication, lowers blood sugar levels.
Illinois Tech joins major astronomy collaborations through LSST Discovery Alliance
By Southland Marquee | Dec 16, 2024
By joining the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Discovery Alliance in spring 2024, Illinois Institute of Technology's astronomy program has advanced significantly.
Study finds breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation
By Southland Marquee | Dec 15, 2024
Breathing during sleep plays a crucial role in coordinating brain waves linked to memory consolidation, according to a study by Northwestern Medicine.
Experts explore impacts of building electrification on environment
By Southland Marquee | Dec 13, 2024
As the world moves towards a greener future, buildings have become central to the energy transition.
Building electrification explored: impacts on environment and public acceptance
By Southland Marquee | Dec 13, 2024
As the shift from fossil fuels to greener energy gains momentum, buildings have become a key focus in the energy transition.
South Korea faces turmoil after President Yoon's martial law declaration
By Southland Marquee | Dec 13, 2024
In South Korea, the political landscape is marked by uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent declaration of martial law on December 3.
AI tool analyzes placentas for faster detection of health issues
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 13, 2024
A new tool utilizing computer vision and artificial intelligence aims to improve neonatal and maternal care by rapidly evaluating placentas at birth.
UIC celebrates graduates' success; sets ambitious goals for future
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 12, 2024
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) celebrated the achievements of its students and the progress made in 2024.
Indira Gunda Saladi joins board at Illinois Institute Of Technology
By Southland Marquee | Dec 12, 2024
Indira Gunda Saladi, founder and president of Orchard, Inc., has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
UChicago course explores human impact on environment through sensory engagement
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 12, 2024
On a warm November day, University of Chicago students took to Jackson Park in Chicago, engaging their senses beyond the classroom.
University partners with IBM for National Quantum Algorithm Center in Chicago
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 12, 2024
The University of Chicago is set to collaborate with IBM and the state of Illinois on a new initiative to establish the National Quantum Algorithm Center in Chicago.
Northwestern physicists enhance atom interferometer sensitivity for dark matter detection
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 11, 2024
Northwestern University physicists have developed a new tool that significantly enhances the sensitivity of atom interferometers, instruments used to measure extremely small forces.
Study reveals transfer delays risk lives in Illinois
By A. D. Nghiem | Dec 10, 2024
Illinois hospitals face challenges in transferring critically injured patients to trauma centers, often leading to delays that can result in preventable deaths.