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Illinois breaks ground on major South Side hub for quantum technology

Leaders from industry, government, and academic institutions gathered on September 30 to mark the groundbreaking of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on Chicago’s far South Side.


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Navy Pier announces diverse Halloween events for families and adults

Navy Pier in Chicago is offering a variety of Halloween-themed events throughout October, catering to different age groups and interests.


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Leo High School Choir to perform at Navy Pier's City of Confidence Fashion Experience

Confidence Apparel has announced that the Leo High School Choir, finalists from NBC’s America’s Got Talent 2025, will perform live for the first time since their appearance on the show at the City of Confidence Fashion Experience.


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UChicago expands Arts & Humanities Day with new partnerships and diverse programming

On October 18, the University of Chicago will host its annual Arts & Humanities Day, marking the event’s 45th year.


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Wolcott Avenue to close Sept. 27 for crane operation at College of Medicine West Tower

Due to scheduled crane work at the College of Medicine West Tower, Wolcott Avenue will be closed between Taylor and Polk streets on Saturday, September 27, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is necessary for equipment replacement at the facility.


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UIC Human Resources offers free professional development webinars in October

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Human Resources department has opened registration for a series of professional development webinars and virtual workshops scheduled throughout October.


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University Illinois Chicago issues annual security report highlighting campus safety efforts

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has released its 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which details the institution's ongoing efforts to ensure campus safety.


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New undergraduates bring diverse backgrounds and ambitions as autumn quarter begins at University of Chicago

With the beginning of the Autumn Quarter, new students have arrived at the University of Chicago, bringing a range of backgrounds and aspirations to campus.


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UIC announces annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony for November

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) will hold its annual Employee Recognition Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 6.


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University of Chicago introduces new master’s degree in chemistry

The University of Chicago's Department of Chemistry has announced the launch of a new master of science degree, set to begin in autumn 2026.


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Quantum computing exhibition opens at O’Hare Airport featuring University of Chicago collaboration

Thousands of travelers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport are now encountering quantum computing technology firsthand, thanks to a new exhibition in United Airlines’ Terminal 1.


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University of Chicago physicist awarded Schmidt Polymath grant for multidisciplinary science

The nature of life remains a central question in science, shaped by physical laws, chemical interactions, and environmental conditions.


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University of Chicago lecture series to address climate systems engineering approaches

The University of Chicago will host the Arthur H. Compton Lecture Series this fall, focusing on climate systems engineering.


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Northwestern professor Uri Wilensky awarded 2025 Yidan Prize for education research

Uri Wilensky, a professor at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), has been named the 2025 Yidan Prize winner for Education Research.


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Harvard astronomer Christopher W. Stubbs to deliver public lecture at Northwestern University

Christopher W. Stubbs, a Harvard University astronomer and experimental physicist, is scheduled to give the 2025 CIERA Annual Public Lecture at Northwestern University this week.


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Most people have warning signs before serious heart events, large-scale study finds

A recent study led by Northwestern Medicine and Yonsei University in South Korea has found that more than 99% of individuals who experienced a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure had at least one risk factor above optimal levels before the...



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UIC begins searches for new provost and vice chancellor for advancement

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has announced updates on two key leadership searches: the roles of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Advancement.


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Chicago-Kent professor's research cited by federal judge amid scrutiny over IP 'Schedule A' cases

Chicago-Kent College of Law Professor Sarah Fackrell’s research has been cited by Judge John F. Kness in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.


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Illinois Tech architecture student awarded AIA Chicago Foundation Diversity Scholarship

A student from the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture has been awarded a scholarship designed to promote diversity within Chicago’s architectural community.