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Northwestern University reveals a groundbreaking skin health monitoring wearable

Northwestern University researchers have introduced a wearable device designed to measure gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin.


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University of Chicago merges humanities and arts into a new division

The University of Chicago has announced the unification of its Division of the Humanities and UChicago Arts into a single entity, now known as the Division of the Arts & Humanities.


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Illinois Tech students aim for Hult Prize with crime detection startup

The Illinois Tech student team behind VigilAI, a startup focused on real-time crime detection, has been invited to the international Hult Prize competition.


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Daley College president discusses workforce expansion at SME Fusion event

Richard J. Daley College President Dr. Janine Janosky recently participated as a panelist at the SME Fusion Manufacturing Workforce Event in Detroit.


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Illinois Tech students create cost-effective cyber range for classroom practice

A group of Illinois Tech students has developed a cyber range web application aimed at providing their peers a platform to practice cybersecurity skills learned in the classroom.


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Exploring philosophy through the lens of Socrates with Agnes Callard

Agnes Callard, an associate professor at the University of Chicago, is deeply committed to the practice of philosophy in both her personal and professional life.


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Drug for ALS shows potential in treating Alzheimer’s in animal models

Researchers at Northwestern University have announced new findings suggesting that an experimental drug used for ALS may effectively treat Alzheimer's disease in animal models.


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Ewain Gwynne awarded New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for work on conformal probability

The New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Ewain Gwynne from the University of Chicago.


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Kyle Stephan joins Northwestern's Block Museum as curator of modern and contemporary art

Kyle Stephan has been named the Steven and Lisa Munster Tananbaum Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University.


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Beacon and Illinois Tech receive grant for disinfection research advancement

Beacon Technology Solutions, in collaboration with Illinois Institute of Technology, has secured a grant to advance research on Far-UVC disinfection technology.


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Rising measles cases in the U.S. urge vaccination; experts address common concerns

Measles, a highly contagious disease, poses significant risks but remains preventable with vaccination efforts.


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Northwestern economist criticizes costly Medicaid work requirements

Northwestern University health economist Lindsay Allen criticizes Medicaid work requirements, stating that their primary aim of fostering employment does not materialize.


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Research reveals ongoing backlash against educational equity initiatives

History shows that significant social progress often triggers backlash, as illustrated by events following the Civil Rights Movement.


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Corpse flower's genetic diversity threatened by incomplete recordkeeping, study finds

A new study conducted by plant biologists from Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden has highlighted a significant threat to the conservation of the endangered corpse flower, Amorphophallus titanum.


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Winners of UChicago “Science as Art” 2025 competition revealed

The University of Chicago has revealed the winners of the "Science as Art" competition for 2025.


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Registration for UIC's student organizations open for 2025-26 academic year

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) encourages student involvement through its extensive network of registered student organizations.


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Educators urged to submit course materials for summer and fall 2025

Summer and fall 2025 registrations are ongoing, and educators are encouraged to submit their course material adoptions promptly.


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Northwestern researchers explore new materials for affordable carbon capture

Researchers from Northwestern University have made strides in carbon capture technology, demonstrating that numerous readily available materials can facilitate the capture of CO2 directly from the atmosphere.


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UIC's Chair Chat to host Coach K on April 14

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) will host Coach K for a "Chair Chat" on April 14 at 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum, located at 725 W. Roosevelt Road.


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Northwestern to host diverse new music conference featuring top composers and performers

Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music will host its sixth biennial New Music Conference from April 25-27 in Evanston, Illinois.