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UChicago research highlights texture's role in enhancing battery performance
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
University of Chicago researchers are focusing on a previously overlooked factor to enhance battery performance – the texture of metals used.
Chicago Blackhawks assign Ethan Del Mastro to Rockford IceHogs
By Southland Marquee | Apr 11, 2025
The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that defenseman Ethan Del Mastro has been assigned to the Rockford IceHogs, the team's American Hockey League affiliate.
UIC chooses Canvas as new learning management system amid Blackboard phase-out
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
Earlier this year, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) began exploring options for a new learning management system as the institution prepares to transition away from Anthology’s Blackboard Original platform, which is being phased out.
UIC addresses immigration, research, financial challenges amidst national policy changes
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is addressing several pressing issues affecting its campus, involving immigration status changes, research funding challenges, and financial planning.
New genetic insights into Parkinson's disease risk and treatment possibilities
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
On April 10, Northwestern Medicine published a new study in the journal Science that explored the genetic factors influencing Parkinson's disease.
Hans-Josef Klauck, noted New Testament scholar, dies at 78
By Southland Marquee | Apr 10, 2025
Hans-Josef Klauck, a prominent scholar in biblical studies known for his expertise in early Christian literature and the Greco-Roman world, has passed away at the age of 78.
University of Illinois invites applications for faculty leadership program
By Southland Marquee | Apr 9, 2025
The University of Illinois is inviting applications for the 2025 Faculty Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.
Northwestern University reveals a groundbreaking skin health monitoring wearable
By Southland Marquee | Apr 9, 2025
Northwestern University researchers have introduced a wearable device designed to measure gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin.
University of Chicago merges humanities and arts into a new division
By Southland Marquee | Apr 9, 2025
The University of Chicago has announced the unification of its Division of the Humanities and UChicago Arts into a single entity, now known as the Division of the Arts & Humanities.
Illinois Tech students aim for Hult Prize with crime detection startup
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
The Illinois Tech student team behind VigilAI, a startup focused on real-time crime detection, has been invited to the international Hult Prize competition.
Daley College president discusses workforce expansion at SME Fusion event
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
Richard J. Daley College President Dr. Janine Janosky recently participated as a panelist at the SME Fusion Manufacturing Workforce Event in Detroit.
AACA gala features treasurer Conyears-Ervin and Rev. Jesse Jackson for 31st membership event
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is set to keynote the African American Contractors Association (AACA) 31st annual membership gala.
Illinois Tech students create cost-effective cyber range for classroom practice
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
A group of Illinois Tech students has developed a cyber range web application aimed at providing their peers a platform to practice cybersecurity skills learned in the classroom.
Exploring philosophy through the lens of Socrates with Agnes Callard
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
Agnes Callard, an associate professor at the University of Chicago, is deeply committed to the practice of philosophy in both her personal and professional life.
Mayor Brandon Johnson launches 2025 construction season with emphasis on infrastructure investments
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson kicked off the 2025 construction season in Chicago, highlighting the Build Better Together initiative.
Chicagoland Chamber CEO warns of economic impact from new global tariffs
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
Jack Lavin, President and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, spoke on WTTW’s "Chicago Tonight" concerning the impact of newly announced global tariffs on the economy of Illinois and the United States.
Drug for ALS shows potential in treating Alzheimer’s in animal models
By Southland Marquee | Apr 8, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have announced new findings suggesting that an experimental drug used for ALS may effectively treat Alzheimer's disease in animal models.
Ewain Gwynne awarded New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for work on conformal probability
By Southland Marquee | Apr 7, 2025
The New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Ewain Gwynne from the University of Chicago.
Kyle Stephan joins Northwestern's Block Museum as curator of modern and contemporary art
By Southland Marquee | Apr 7, 2025
Kyle Stephan has been named the Steven and Lisa Munster Tananbaum Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University.
Beacon and Illinois Tech receive grant for disinfection research advancement
By Southland Marquee | Apr 7, 2025
Beacon Technology Solutions, in collaboration with Illinois Institute of Technology, has secured a grant to advance research on Far-UVC disinfection technology.