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University of Chicago students explore career options abroad over spring break
By Southland Marquee | Apr 22, 2025
During the recent spring break, students from the University of Chicago took the opportunity to explore potential career paths abroad, presenting their research and interacting with industry professionals in London, Hong Kong, and South Africa.
Armour Research Foundation Reactor honored with Nuclear Historic Landmark status
By Southland Marquee | Apr 22, 2025
Fewer than 100 facilities in the United States have been recognized by the American Nuclear Society with Nuclear Historic Landmark status.
University of Chicago announces 2025 Academic Communicators Network Awards recipients
By Southland Marquee | Apr 22, 2025
The University of Chicago has announced the winners of the 2025 Academic Communicators Network (ACN) Excellence Awards.
Northwestern University establishes regenerative engineering institute with $10 million donation
By Southland Marquee | Apr 21, 2025
Northwestern University has announced the creation of the Querrey Simpson Institute for Regenerative Engineering (QSI RENU) with a $10 million gift from Trustee Kimberly K. Querrey.
Pope Francis' legacy of reform and compassion remembered
By Southland Marquee | Apr 21, 2025
Catholics and non-Catholics globally are reacting to the sudden passing of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, who served for 12 years.
World's first pollution market shows major success in India, study reports
By Southland Marquee | Apr 21, 2025
The world's first cap-and-trade market specifically targeting particulate pollution has been evaluated in a new study co-authored by University of Chicago scholars, highlighting a successful model that reduces pollution, lowers costs, and enhances...
Study shows virtual singing fosters well-being among isolated seniors
By Southland Marquee | Apr 21, 2025
Singing is often associated with numerous health benefits, including improved lung capacity, posture, and overall physical health.
Karen Slack to conduct vocal master class at Northwestern's Bienen School of Music
By Southland Marquee | Apr 18, 2025
Soprano Karen Slack, who recently won a 2025 Grammy Award, is set to conduct a vocal master class at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music.
Latke-Hamantash debate moves to new venue for 78th edition, explores holiday dish trends
By Southland Marquee | Apr 18, 2025
The annual University of Chicago Latke-Hamantash Debate, a curious tradition since 1946, took place in a new venue this year.
Jenny Trinitapoli wins 2025 Gordon J. Laing Award for book on HIV in Malawi
By Southland Marquee | Apr 18, 2025
The University of Chicago Press has awarded the 2025 Gordon J. Laing Award to Professor Jenny Trinitapoli for her insightful book "An Epidemic of Uncertainty: Navigating HIV and Young Adulthood in Malawi."
City Colleges celebrate growth and success of athletics program
By Southland Marquee | Apr 18, 2025
Student athletes from the City Colleges district came together to celebrate their achievements over the past year.
University of Chicago chemists introduce efficient method for molecule synthesis
By Southland Marquee | Apr 18, 2025
Chemists at the University of Chicago have introduced a new method to build certain molecules more efficiently, using a "placeholder" technique that avoids previous complicated processes.
UChicago student and former Marine awarded prestigious Truman Scholarship for public service
By Southland Marquee | Apr 18, 2025
Luke Magyar, a University of Chicago student and former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, has been awarded the prestigious Truman Scholarship for 2025.
Curiosity rover reveals potential ancient carbon dioxide atmosphere on Mars
By Southland Marquee | Apr 17, 2025
New results from NASA’s Curiosity rover have shed light on a longstanding question about Mars' ancient atmosphere.
Guggenheim awards three University of Chicago scholars with 2025 fellowships
By Southland Marquee | Apr 16, 2025
The University of Chicago announced that three of its scholars, along with several alumni, have been awarded the 2025 Guggenheim Fellowships.
Northwestern study reveals long-term effects of incarceration on youth outcomes
By Southland Marquee | Apr 16, 2025
Incarceration can have enduring impacts on young people, affecting their ability to achieve significant milestones in adulthood, such as living independently or maintaining stable employment.
Daley College President joins panel as Excelencia in Education debuts annual HSI report
By Southland Marquee | Apr 16, 2025
Daley College President Janine Janosky participated in a panel of Seal of Excelencia leaders at an event organized by Excelencia in Education.
City Colleges of Chicago hosts cording ceremony for over 1,000 Star Scholars
By Southland Marquee | Apr 16, 2025
More than 1,000 Star Scholars from the City Colleges of Chicago are set to graduate with an associate degree in the 2024-25 school year.
Northwestern Law experts discuss legal challenges in wrongful deportation case
By Southland Marquee | Apr 16, 2025
The judge presiding over the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, has expressed the possibility of contempt proceedings against the Trump administration.
Astronomy professor Wendy Freedman named in TIME's 100 Influential People of 2025
By Southland Marquee | Apr 16, 2025
Wendy Freedman, a distinguished professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, has been recognized as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2025.