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UIC announces annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony for November
By R. L. Prince | Oct 1, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will hold its annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 6.
University of Chicago introduces new master’s degree in chemistry
By R. L. Prince | Oct 1, 2025
The University of Chicago's Department of Chemistry has announced the launch of a new master of science degree, set to begin in autumn 2026.
Quantum computing exhibition opens at O’Hare Airport featuring University of Chicago collaboration
By H. C. Rivera | Oct 1, 2025
Thousands of travelers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport are now encountering quantum computing technology firsthand, thanks to a new exhibition in United Airlines’ Terminal 1.
University of Chicago physicist awarded Schmidt Polymath grant for multidisciplinary science
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 30, 2025
The nature of life remains a central question in science, shaped by physical laws, chemical interactions, and environmental conditions.
University of Chicago lecture series to address climate systems engineering approaches
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 29, 2025
The University of Chicago will host the Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series this fall, focusing on climate systems engineering.
Northwestern professor Uri Wilensky awarded 2025 Yidan Prize for education research
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 29, 2025
Uri Wilensky, a professor at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), has been named the 2025 Yidan Prize winner for Education Research.
Harvard astronomer Christopher W. Stubbs to deliver public lecture at Northwestern University
By R. L. Prince | Sep 29, 2025
Christopher W. Stubbs, a Harvard University astronomer and experimental physicist, is scheduled to give the 2025 CIERA Annual Public Lecture at Northwestern University this week.
Most people have warning signs before serious heart events, large-scale study finds
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 29, 2025
A recent study led by Northwestern Medicine and Yonsei University in South Korea has found that more than 99% of individuals who experienced a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure had at least one risk factor above optimal levels before the...
UIC begins searches for new provost and vice chancellor for advancement
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 29, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced updates on two key leadership searches: the roles of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Advancement.
Chicago-Kent professor's research cited by federal judge amid scrutiny over IP 'Schedule A' cases
By Southland Marquee | Sep 27, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell’s research has been cited by Judge John F. Kness in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Illinois Tech architecture student awarded AIA Chicago Foundation Diversity Scholarship
By Southland Marquee | Sep 27, 2025
A student from the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture has been awarded a scholarship designed to promote diversity within Chicago’s architectural community.
Illinois Tech launches new campus prairie as part of long-term sustainability plan
By Southland Marquee | Sep 26, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology has started work on a new prairie landscape on its campus, marking the realization of a plan that dates back nearly 25 years.
Medicaid covers majority of U.S. hospital costs linked to gun injuries
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 26, 2025
The initial hospital treatment for firearm injuries in the United States cost the health care system an estimated $7.7 billion between 2016 and 2021, according to a new study led by Northwestern Medicine and the University of Michigan.
Study finds older children develop tendencies toward avoiding uncomfortable information
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 25, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago have investigated when and why people begin to avoid uncomfortable information, a behavior commonly referred to as the “Ostrich Effect.” Their study, published in Psychological Science in June, found that...
UIC introduces Box AI along with new collaboration features for campus community
By R. L. Prince | Sep 25, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced updates to its Box environment, introducing new features such as Box AI, Box Hubs, and Box Sign.
Chicago-Kent College of Law launches new academic year with record student participation in public service
By Southland Marquee | Sep 25, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law held its fourth annual Public Service Day as part of 1L Orientation Week, offering incoming students the chance to volunteer with local organizations and engage with the city.
Illinois Tech professor studies challenges facing rural Indonesian farmers
By Southland Marquee | Sep 25, 2025
Illinois Institute of Technology Professor Yuri Mansury has conducted research in Indonesia, focusing on agricultural practices among rural communities in Java.
UIC launches tailored campus safety training for students and staff
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 24, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has introduced a new Campus Safety Training program designed specifically for its campus community.
Many specialty clinics unable to accommodate severely obese patients
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 24, 2025
Patients with severe obesity encounter significant obstacles when seeking care at specialty clinics, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine.