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Chicago-Kent Magazine releases fall 2024 issue focused on intellectual property

Chicago-Kent College of Law has announced the release of the fall 2024 issue of Chicago-Kent Magazine, which serves as the primary news source for its alumni.


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Northwestern experts ready to discuss Trump's transition and policies

Northwestern University has announced that its experts are available to provide insights on various political issues as the nation prepares for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.


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Young exoplanet challenges existing models of planetary formation

Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that the composition of gases in a young exoplanet's atmosphere does not match the gases in its natal disk, challenging conventional theories of planet formation.


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Jason J. Czarnezki named new dean at Chicago-Kent College of Law

Jason J. Czarnezki has been appointed as the new dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, starting June 1, 2025.


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UIC honors 2024-25 Teaching Recognition Program winners

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced the winners of its 2024-25 Teaching Recognition Program.


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UChicago scholars recommend books and films for winter break 2024

Winter break offers an opportunity for individuals to engage with literature and films they might not usually have time for.


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Illinois Tech employs AI virtual officer for innovative donor engagement

When it comes to artificial intelligence, Illinois Tech is positioning itself as a leader in research, instruction, and application.


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Food allergy concerns rise during holiday season; experts offer guidance

Food allergies are a significant concern for nearly one in ten Americans, particularly during the holiday season when food is central to celebrations.


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Study links ancient volcanoes to ocean extinction event

Researchers have analyzed prehistoric rocks from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan, refining the timeline of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), a significant environmental disruption that led to ocean oxygen depletion and extinction, particularly among plankton.


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UIC outlines holiday operations schedule

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services at the University of Illinois Chicago will maintain operations during the holiday season, though some departments will have reduced staffing.


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Illinois Tech team wins top prize for smart helmet project at SAS Hackathon

A team from the Illinois Institute of Technology has won the top prize at the SAS Institute’s annual SAS Hackathon.


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Infants can learn from nonlinguistic signals as early as six months old

A recent study conducted by developmental scientists at Northwestern University has revealed new insights into infants' ability to learn from nonlinguistic signals.


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Holiday schedule and gift days for December 2024/January 2025 announced

Important information regarding the December 2024 and January 2025 holiday schedule and gift days has been released.


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Sneakers To Scrubs' guides kids towards medical careers beyond sports dreams

As a teenager, Jameel Alausa enjoyed playing basketball for the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.


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Northwestern launches tech policy center with $1 million Kapor Foundation gift

Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy has received a $1 million donation from the Kapor Foundation to establish the Center for Technology, Policy, and Opportunity.


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UChicago alumna Mónica Ruiz House awarded 2025 Marshall Scholarship

Mónica Ruiz House, a University of Chicago alumna, has been named a 2025 Marshall Scholar.


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Heart attacks rise during winter holidays due to cold weather and stress

Heart attack and stroke rates tend to increase during the last two weeks of December, according to Dr. Patricia Vassallo, a cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine.


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UIC starts construction on Grenshaw Street Parking Structure in January

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has approved a plan for the construction of the Grenshaw Street Parking Structure at UIC.


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Indigenous perspectives showcased in 'Woven Being' art exhibit at The Block Museum

The Block Museum of Art in Evanston, Illinois, is set to host a major exhibition titled "Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland" from January 25 to July 13, 2025.


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Study reveals how metformin lowers blood sugar by targeting mitochondria

A recent study by Northwestern Medicine has uncovered new insights into how metformin, a widely used Type 2 diabetes medication, lowers blood sugar levels.