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University of Chicago students address clean water needs during Panama internship
By T. D. Mcguire | Sep 3, 2025
This summer, two University of Chicago students spent several weeks in Panama’s Darién Gap, working to improve access to clean water in remote communities.
Northwestern receives $20 million gift for new center promoting constructive discourse
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025
Northwestern University has received a $20 million donation from Trustee Jennifer Leischner Litowitz and Alec Litowitz to support the Center for Enlightened Disagreement.
Northwestern researchers use NVIDIA GPUs to advance quantum computing simulations
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025
Northwestern University researchers are leveraging NVIDIA technology to address the significant computational challenges in quantum research.
UIC schedules fall 2025 evacuation drills for most campus buildings
By H. C. Rivera | Sep 2, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will conduct evacuation drills in campus buildings from Monday, September 8, through Wednesday, September 10.
UIC issues safety guidance amid reports of increased law enforcement in Chicago
By Southland Marquee | Sep 2, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has issued guidance to its campus community in response to recent reports of increased law enforcement activity across Chicago, including possible immigration enforcement and National Guard deployment.
Citizens for Clean Water leader on ballot access: 'Clean water is not partisan—it’s a human right'
By Southland Marquee | Sep 2, 2025
Shirlynda "Shirl" Hamilton, leader of Citizens for Clean Water and candidate for Commissioner, has expressed concerns regarding Illinois election laws.
Northwestern's Wirtz Center announces fall lineup exploring technology, identity, culture
By Southland Marquee | Sep 2, 2025
Northwestern University’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing and Media Arts in Chicago has announced its fall 2025 season, featuring three productions that explore technology, identity, and cultural memory.
Northwestern researchers map bacterial strategy for turning plant waste into bioenergy
By Southland Marquee | Sep 2, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered how the soil bacterium Pseudomonas putida reorganizes its metabolism to break down lignin, a tough plant material.
Northwestern scientists develop new catalyst for unsorted plastic waste recycling
By Southland Marquee | Sep 2, 2025
Chemists at Northwestern University have developed a new catalyst that could simplify the recycling of polyolefin plastics, which are widely used in single-use items such as trash bags, condiment bottles, milk jugs, and shampoo bottles.
Chicago-Kent professor honored nationally after launching new intellectual property law clinic
By Southland Marquee | Sep 2, 2025
Chicago-Kent College of Law Assistant Clinical Professor Michelle J. Miller has been recognized by the National Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Division, receiving a nomination for the Exceptional Academia Award.
Northwestern seeks public assistance in search for missing professor Nina Kraus
By Southland Marquee | Sep 1, 2025
Northwestern University has announced that Professor Nina Kraus from the School of Communication was reported missing by her family on Monday, September 1.
Study finds Black adults face earlier hospitalization for heart failure than white counterparts
By Southland Marquee | Sep 1, 2025
Black adults in the United States are first hospitalized for heart failure at an average age of 60.1, nearly 14 years earlier than white adults, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine.
UIC offers free professional development webinars for employees throughout September
By Southland Marquee | Aug 29, 2025
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Human Resources department will offer a series of professional development webinars and virtual workshops throughout September.
University of Chicago joins launch of two new science institutes focusing on math biology and AI
By Southland Marquee | Aug 29, 2025
A ceremony on August 27 marked the opening of two new science research institutes in Chicago, both involving the University of Chicago as a partner.
Liz Cheney to speak at Northwestern Law on defending democracy
By Southland Marquee | Aug 29, 2025
Former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney will speak at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law as part of the Knox Conversations speaker series.
City Colleges launch Welcome Week events for Fall 2025 semester
By Southland Marquee | Aug 28, 2025
Welcome Week activities are underway at City Colleges of Chicago, marking the start of the Fall 2025 semester.
University of Chicago professor examines Taylor Swift's impact on digital culture
By Southland Marquee | Aug 27, 2025
Paula Clare Harper, an assistant professor of music at the University of Chicago and a 2010 graduate of the institution, focuses her research on music, sound, and internet culture.
UChicago scientists reveal how cells make complex decisions using internal chemical networks
By Southland Marquee | Aug 27, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago have uncovered new insights into how cells process information and make decisions without a central nervous system.
UIC partners with Kaplan to offer free test prep and career courses
By Southland Marquee | Aug 27, 2025
Since spring 2025, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has collaborated with Kaplan to provide students free access to test preparation and career readiness resources through the “Prepare for Illinois’ Future Powered by Kaplan’s All Access...