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City of Refuge Chicago on Amazon-sponsored holiday giveaway: 'There is power in collaboration'
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 9, 2025
City of Refuge Chicago has emphasized the importance of collaboration following a partnership with Amazon and other sponsors for a holiday giveaway.
UIC names Shenay Bridges-Carter as new Counseling Center director
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 9, 2025
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has announced the appointment of Shenay Bridges-Carter as the new executive director for the UIC Counseling Center.
Supreme Court hears TikTok's appeal against federal ban
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 9, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on January 10 regarding TikTok's appeal against a federal law mandating its shutdown in the United States.
Amazon, partners provided 350 STEM toys and meals to Chicago families at Dec. event
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 9, 2025
Amazon.com Inc. and its partners organized a holiday event on December 16 at XS Tennis in Chicago, distributing over 350 STEM toys and meals to families.
Changes in census questions impact American self-identification
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 8, 2025
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has approved modifications to the ethnic and racial self-identification questions used by federal agencies, including the U.S. Census Bureau.
Professors reflect on Jimmy Carter's legacy ahead of state funeral
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 8, 2025
In Evanston, Illinois, professors from various disciplines are reflecting on the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter ahead of his state funeral in Washington D.C. on January 9.
Bird flu expert warns US unprepared after first reported death
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 7, 2025
The first death in the United States attributed to bird flu has been reported in Louisiana, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus and the country's preparedness to handle such an outbreak. Dr. Robert Murphy, a professor of...
Nominations open for prestigious $250K prize in nanoscience
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 7, 2025
Northwestern University has opened nominations for the 2025 Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine, recognized as the largest monetary award in nanomedicine globally.
UIC offers expanded transit options with Spring 2025 U-PASS+ program
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 7, 2025
UIC students have the opportunity to enhance their commuting options this spring by opting into the U-PASS+ program, which includes Metra Rail.
Northwestern University researchers use waste product for innovative battery technology
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 7, 2025
A team at Northwestern University has made a breakthrough in battery technology by using an organic industrial waste product as a storage agent for sustainable energy solutions.
UIC Campus Recreation changes name to emphasize wellbeing focus
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 7, 2025
UIC Campus Recreation has announced a name change to Recreation and Wellbeing.
David M. Rubenstein receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 6, 2025
David M. Rubenstein, a notable figure in business, public affairs, higher education, and the arts, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Kirabo Jackson to discuss White House experience at Northwestern University
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 6, 2025
As the Biden Administration concludes, Northwestern University economist Kirabo Jackson, a former member of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), is set to discuss his experiences and insights from his time at the White House.
Northwestern hosts events commemorating MLK's legacy focusing on housing segregation
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 6, 2025
Northwestern University will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
Marty Cooper receives national medal for pioneering cell phone invention
By Southland Marquee | Jan 3, 2025
Marty Cooper, a prominent figure in mobile communications and an Illinois Institute of Technology alumnus, has been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
UIC offers free professional development webinars for staff in January
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 3, 2025
UIC Human Resources is offering a series of webinars and virtual workshops throughout January, aimed at professional development for UIC employees.
University of Chicago researchers develop modular quantum chip
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 3, 2025
Researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a new design for a superconducting quantum processor.
Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol products
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 3, 2025
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for cancer warning labels to be added to alcoholic beverages, highlighting the increased risk of developing at least seven types of cancer associated with alcohol consumption.
Expert discusses ongoing conflict in Ukraine amid geopolitical shifts
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 2, 2025
When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" on February 24, 2022, University of Chicago Professor Konstantin Sonin described the full-scale invasion of Ukraine as "the end of Russia as we know it."