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UIC outlines protocols for dealing with external law enforcement
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 20, 2025
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Social media shifts as Supreme Court backs TikTok sale or ban
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 17, 2025
The recent Supreme Court decision to support a law requiring TikTok to be sold or banned has prompted significant shifts in the social media landscape.
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban; Northwestern experts weigh in
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 17, 2025
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells it to a U.S. entity by January 19.
Study links economic inequality with global democratic decline
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 17, 2025
Political commentators and academics have been expressing concerns about threats to democracy in recent years.
Block Museum hosts first major Midwest solo show for artist Jordan Ann Craig
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 17, 2025
The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is set to host a significant exhibition titled “it takes a long time to stay here: Paintings by Jordan Ann Craig.” This marks the first major solo showcase in the Midwest for Northern Cheyenne...
Ruby Bridges to speak at UChicago's MLK commemoration event
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 16, 2025
Ruby Bridges, known for her role in the desegregation of public schools, will speak at the University of Chicago's 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr.
New nanoscale material promises advancements in body armor technology
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 16, 2025
In a significant advancement in materials science, researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new type of nanoscale material with potential applications in body armor and other fields requiring lightweight, flexible, and tough materials.
UChicago marks decade since adoption of influential Chicago Principles
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 16, 2025
In 2014, the University of Chicago responded to a trend of schools and universities disinviting speakers due to their unpopular views by creating a faculty committee.
Chicago braces for extreme cold with preventative measures in place
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 16, 2025
Extremely cold weather is forecasted to hit the Chicago area starting Sunday, lasting through the middle of next week.
Illinois Tech introduces zero-tuition scholarships for high-achieving local students
By Southland Marquee | Jan 16, 2025
Illinois Tech has introduced a new scholarship initiative, the Illinois Tech Purpose scholarship, which aims to provide zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing students from Illinois.
Navy Pier launches Global Connections Series with Lunar New Year celebration
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 16, 2025
The 2025 Global Connection Series at Navy Pier will commence with a celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 1.
Study highlights gaps in medical school curricula regarding disability
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 15, 2025
Doctors in the United States have expressed feeling unprepared to care for individuals with disabilities, revealing significant negative biases toward this population.
UChicago student and alum selected as 2025-26 Schwarzman Scholars
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 15, 2025
University of Chicago student Emily Shi and alum Maxime Kpangbai have been named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.
Illinois Tech launches zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing local students
By Southland Marquee | Jan 15, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology has introduced a new scholarship initiative aimed at providing zero-tuition education for top-performing students from Illinois.
FDA bans Red 3 dye from food products due to health concerns
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 15, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the color additive Red 3 in food products.
New guidelines redefine clinical and pre-clinical obesity
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 14, 2025
A new set of global clinical guidelines has been released, redefining how obesity is diagnosed.
Education's impact on maternal heart health disparities
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 14, 2025
Research has shown a connection between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and increased risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia, and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers.
Northwestern University's Wirtz Center announces winter theater lineup
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 14, 2025
The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is presenting a diverse winter theater season.
Illinois Tech public safety officers discuss measures ensuring student safety
By Southland Marquee | Jan 14, 2025
Watch Commanders Corey Banks and Stanley Brown of Illinois Tech emphasize the importance of safety for students and staff on campus.
Climate change may worsen impact of invasive spongy moths on forests
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 14, 2025
Computer models from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory indicate that climate change could exacerbate the impact of invasive species on North American forests.