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Northwestern brings together leaders to discuss Illinois’ role in healthspan innovation
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 21, 2025
Northwestern University’s Office for Research hosted a roundtable at the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center on October 20, bringing together leaders from the life sciences sector to discuss the future of human healthspan and longevity.
Illinois Tech’s NECA student chapter receives national award for fourth time
By Southland Marquee | Oct 21, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology’s student chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has been named the 2025 Student Chapter of the Year.
Northwestern study finds Chicago parents consume less omega-3s than recommended
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 21, 2025
A recent study from Northwestern University has found that parents in Chicago are not consuming enough omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Northwestern Medicine researchers identify cell interactions driving chronic lung-transplant rejection
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 20, 2025
More than half of lung-transplant recipients experience rejection of their new lungs within five years, a complication that has long puzzled doctors.
John F. Kirby named director of University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics
By R. L. Prince | Oct 20, 2025
John F. Kirby, a retired rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and former senior spokesman for the Pentagon, State Department, and White House, has been named director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
University of Chicago's Space Explorers program expands with AI and engineering content
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 17, 2025
Model rockets and boats, mousetrap cars, and egg drops are among the activities Chicago high school students take on in the Space Explorers program, an initiative of the University of Chicago’s Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics.
Illinois Tech study examines financial impact of high-yield green bonds
By Southland Marquee | Oct 17, 2025
For organizations seeking to finance sustainability initiatives, green bonds have become an increasingly popular tool.
Chicago faces ongoing public transit funding crisis amid calls for governance reform
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 17, 2025
As Chicago faces a significant budget shortfall for its public transit system, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) projects a gap of around $250 million beginning in fiscal year 2026.
UIC updates progress on ADA Title II digital accessibility initiative
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 16, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has provided an update on its progress toward meeting the ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements, with a compliance deadline set for April 26, 2026.
Missy Mazzoli’s ‘Proving Up’ set for Chicago-area debut at Northwestern
By R. L. Prince | Oct 15, 2025
A new opera by composer Missy Mazzoli, "Proving Up," will have its Chicago-area premiere at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music from November 13 to 16.
Nobel Prize awarded for advances in metal-organic frameworks with links to Illinois Tech
By Southland Marquee | Oct 15, 2025
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), a type of crystalline material known for their high surface area and versatility, have been recognized with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
UChicago Medicine surgeons perform rare spinal reattachment surgery on two-year-old patient
By R. L. Prince | Oct 15, 2025
Oliver Staub, a two-year-old from Germany, survived a rare and severe spinal cord injury after an accident during his family's vacation in Mexico.
Peggy Mason urges new UChicago students to embrace discomfort for intellectual growth
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 14, 2025
At the annual Aims of Education address on September 25, Professor Peggy Mason spoke to the incoming Class of 2029 at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, encouraging students to embrace discomfort and take intellectual risks during their time at the...
UIC opens nominations for Inventor of the Year Award
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 14, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is currently accepting nominations for its Inventor of the Year Award.
University of Chicago team develops rapid test for ‘forever chemicals’ detection
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 14, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new method to quickly detect very low levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as...
Joel Mokyr awarded Nobel Prize for work on economic growth theory
By T. D. Mcguire | Oct 13, 2025
Joel Mokyr, a professor at Northwestern University, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
Northwestern’s Joel Mokyr awarded Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
By R. L. Prince | Oct 13, 2025
Joel Mokyr, a professor at Northwestern University, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.
University of Chicago Divinity School marks Swift Hall centennial with historical exhibition
By R. L. Prince | Oct 13, 2025
Swift Hall, the home of the University of Chicago Divinity School, is commemorating its 100th anniversary by highlighting 100 objects that represent its history.
UIC addresses concerns over increased external law enforcement presence near campus
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 13, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued a statement addressing concerns among its campus community following increased activity by external law enforcement agencies, including immigration enforcement, in the city.
UIC schedules town halls on provost search with input from Russell Reynolds Associates
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 13, 2025
Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda has initiated the search for the next provost at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), partnering with Russell Reynolds Associates, an external executive search firm.