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Navy Pier gala to honor Mayor Daley and celebrate 30 years of transformation

Navy Pier will hold its annual signature gala, titled “A Chicago ExPIERience,” on October 30.


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Book examines scientific bias through story of Hawaiian surfers Duke and David Kahanamoku

In the early 20th century, Duke Kahanamoku gained international recognition as an Olympic swimmer and lifeguard, eventually earning the title of the father of modern surf culture.


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University of Illinois Chicago announces fall workshops on workplace equity and compliance

The University of Illinois Chicago’s Office for Access and Equity will resume its Professional Development Series this year, offering five workshops that address key topics in compliance, workplace culture, and best practices at the university.


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AI helps predict sepsis risk in children using emergency department data

Researchers from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago have developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that can predict the risk of sepsis in children within 48 hours, using data collected in the first...


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Court Theatre's award-winning 'Berlin' featured in UChicago adaptation course

Court Theatre, the professional theater in residence at the University of Chicago, achieved notable success at the 2025 Equity Jeff Awards, winning nine awards.


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University of Chicago course teaches students about arts-based community engagement

Students at the University of Chicago recently participated in a new course focused on cultural stewardship and community engagement on Chicago’s South Side.


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Webb telescope helps Northwestern-led team identify hidden source star before supernova explosion

A team led by astronomers from Northwestern University has obtained the most detailed view yet of a star just before it exploded.


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Illinois Tech welcomes first Darsh Wasan Visiting Professor from Brazil

Príamo A. Melo Jr., a full professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, has joined the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CHBE) as the inaugural Darsh Wasan Visiting Professor for the...


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South Side Science Festival draws record crowd for hands-on STEM activities at UChicago

Thousands of families attended the annual South Side Science Festival at the University of Chicago, marking the event's largest turnout since its inception four years ago.


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UIC highlights ongoing efforts for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Technology Solutions at the University of Illinois Chicago is observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, emphasizing the importance of digital safety across the campus community.


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Researchers find U.S. wastewater plants emit far more greenhouse gases than previously estimated

U.S. wastewater treatment plants are responsible for about 47 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions each year, according to a new study led by researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Illinois...


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University of Illinois Chicago seeks nominations for honorary degree candidates

The Senate External Relations and Public Service Committee at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking nominations for honorary degree recipients.


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NPR's Nina Totenberg to speak at Northwestern University's annual Leopold Lecture

Nina Totenberg, a longtime legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), will be the keynote speaker at Northwestern University’s 36th annual Leopold Lecture.


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NPR's Nina Totenberg to speak at Northwestern's annual Leopold Lecture

Nina Totenberg, a longtime legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), will deliver the 36th annual Leopold Lecture at Northwestern University.


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University of Illinois Chicago launches new mental health training modules for students

The University of Illinois System has introduced new mental health training modules for students at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).


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University of Chicago researchers develop telecom-compatible molecular qubits for future quantum internet

Scientists from the University of Chicago, in collaboration with partner institutions, have developed molecular qubits that are compatible with standard telecommunications networks.


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New tools increase guideline-based early peanut introduction by pediatricians

A new clinical study led by Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found that a set of simple tools significantly increased pediatricians’ adherence to guidelines recommending early introduction of...


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Dunbar Early Music Festival highlights Renaissance composers at Northwestern University

The Evelyn Dunbar Memorial Early Music Festival will take place at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music from October 23 to 26.


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UIC offers flu shots for eligible employees and retirees in October

State of Illinois employees and retirees who are enrolled in the Quality Care Health Plan (QCHP) or state-sponsored managed care plans, including HMO or OAP, can receive seasonal flu shots at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).


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University community remembers C.M. Naim's legacy as founder of Urdu studies

Choudhri Mohammed Naim, known as C.M. Naim, died on July 9 in Hyde Park at the age of 89.