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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.


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Navy Pier launches Global Connections Series with Lunar New Year celebration

The 2025 Global Connection Series at Navy Pier will commence with a celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 1.


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Study highlights gaps in medical school curricula regarding disability

Doctors in the United States have expressed feeling unprepared to care for individuals with disabilities, revealing significant negative biases toward this population.


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UChicago student and alum selected as 2025-26 Schwarzman Scholars

University of Chicago student Emily Shi and alum Maxime Kpangbai have been named Schwarzman Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.


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Illinois Tech launches zero-tuition scholarships for high-performing local students

Illinois Institute of Technology has introduced a new scholarship initiative aimed at providing zero-tuition education for top-performing students from Illinois.


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FDA bans Red 3 dye from food products due to health concerns

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the color additive Red 3 in food products.


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New guidelines redefine clinical and pre-clinical obesity

A new set of global clinical guidelines has been released, redefining how obesity is diagnosed.


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Education's impact on maternal heart health disparities

Research has shown a connection between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and increased risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia, and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers.


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Northwestern University's Wirtz Center announces winter theater lineup

The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is presenting a diverse winter theater season.


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Illinois Tech public safety officers discuss measures ensuring student safety

Watch Commanders Corey Banks and Stanley Brown of Illinois Tech emphasize the importance of safety for students and staff on campus.


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Climate change may worsen impact of invasive spongy moths on forests

Computer models from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory indicate that climate change could exacerbate the impact of invasive species on North American forests.


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DHS shares resources on combating human trafficking in higher education

In December, the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking held a webinar focusing on human trafficking on college campuses.


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Northwestern's Dr. Jennifer Jao named co-chair of global AIDS clinical trials network

Dr. Jennifer Jao, a pediatric infectious disease expert from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, has been appointed as co-chair of the International Maternal Pediatric and...


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Illinois Tech professor Ron Henderson appointed visiting professor at Tsinghua University

Ron Henderson, a professor at the College of Architecture at Illinois Tech, has been nominated for a prestigious role as a distinguished visiting professor at Tsinghua University College of Architecture in Beijing.


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Illinois Tech offers new course exploring historic landmarks on campus

Illinois Tech is set to offer a course in the spring 2025 semester that focuses on commemorating historical landmarks on its campus.