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Nicole L. Beebe named new dean at Illinois Tech's College of Computing

Nicole L. Beebe has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Computing at Illinois Tech, starting on July 1, 2025.


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Illinois Tech's architecture course wins national recognition

Illinois Tech's College of Architecture has received national recognition for its second-year studio course, "Repetition and Difference: Collective Living, Biophilia, and Mass Timber on the Campus of IIT in Chicago."


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UIC highlights well-being resources available to students and staff

As the new year and semester begin, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has reaffirmed its mission to foster an inclusive community.


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Bienen School hosts soprano-led master classes and modernized 'The Merry Widow

The Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University is set to host a series of voice and opera events this winter, featuring notable artists and innovative performances.


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Tourism and investment rise in Chicago's Loop during final quarter of 2024

The final quarter of 2024 saw positive trends in tourism and investment for Chicago's Loop area.


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Fast radio burst traced to ancient elliptical galaxy challenges existing theories

Astronomers have traced a fast radio burst (FRB) to an ancient, elliptical galaxy for the first time.


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Pretrial Fairness Act shifts focus from bail to detention decisions

Clinical Professor of Law Richard S. Kling recently discussed the impact of the Pretrial Fairness Act, also known as the Bail Reform Act, which was enacted by the legislature last year.


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Nicole L. Beebe appointed dean at Illinois Institute's College of Computing

Nicole L. Beebe has been named the new dean of the College of Computing at Illinois Institute of Technology, starting her role on July 1, 2025.


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UChicago expert shares insights on rising norovirus cases

Norovirus, often referred to as the stomach flu, is a highly contagious virus distinct from influenza.


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Illinois Tech partners with Narxoz University for dual IT degree program

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and Narxoz University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, have announced a partnership to offer a dual degree program.



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Social media shifts as Supreme Court backs TikTok sale or ban

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.


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Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban; Northwestern experts weigh in

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.


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Study links economic inequality with global democratic decline

Political commentators and academics have been expressing concerns about threats to democracy in recent years.


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Block Museum hosts first major Midwest solo show for artist Jordan Ann Craig

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...


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Ruby Bridges to speak at UChicago's MLK commemoration event

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.


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New nanoscale material promises advancements in body armor technology

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.


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UChicago marks decade since adoption of influential Chicago Principles

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.


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Chicago braces for extreme cold with preventative measures in place

Extremely cold weather is forecasted to hit the Chicago area starting Sunday, lasting through the middle of next week.


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Illinois Tech introduces zero-tuition scholarships for high-achieving local students

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.