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Jason J. Czarnezki appointed as new dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law

Jason J. Czarnezki has been named the new dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Tech, starting June 1, 2025.


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Paul Alivisatos receives Enrico Fermi Presidential Award alongside two other scientists

The White House has announced that University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos is one of the recipients of this year's Enrico Fermi Presidential Award.


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Tips for managing holiday grief from Northwestern faculty

The holiday season can often magnify feelings of grief for those dealing with loss.


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UChicago Center in Delhi marks decade-long partnership with new climate institute

The University of Chicago marked the 10th anniversary of its Center in Delhi, celebrating a decade of collaboration and research across various fields, including liberal arts, medicine, and artificial intelligence.


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Illinois Tech receives $4M NSF grant for innovative scientific data management project

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $4 million to researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology to address challenges in managing data complexity and scale in scientific research.


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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.