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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced that Emily Cooper, Vice President of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, will participate in the eleventh cohort of its Business Leads Fellowship Program.

Study suggests new method may ease post-amputation pain

A recent study from Northwestern Medicine, in collaboration with Ukrainian physicians, suggests that hydrodissection may be an effective treatment for post-amputation pain.

Illinois Tech professor receives DOE grant for dark matter detection research

In the realm of physics, dark matter has long posed a mystery to scientists.

Illinois Tech students win competition with innovative raspberry-based syrup

In November 2024, Illinois Tech students gathered at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations in Chicago for the Food Product Innovation Student Competition.

Northwestern honors leaders at commencement; Steve Carell among honorees

Northwestern University will award honorary degrees to four prominent individuals during its 167th Commencement ceremony on June 15 at the United Center in Chicago.

Six UChicago scientists awarded Sloan Research Fellowships

By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 18, 2025

Six scholars from the University of Chicago have been honored with Sloan Research Fellowships, a prestigious award recognizing early-career researchers with the potential to make significant contributions in their fields.

Illinois Tech explores new metal extraction methods with DOE funding

Illinois Tech's Professor Sohail Murad has secured $450,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for a project aimed at evaluating a novel method to extract valuable metals such as lithium, vanadium, manganese, and arsenic from wastewater...

Astrophysicists observe constant flare activity from Milky Way's central black hole

Astrophysicists have utilized NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to conduct an extensive observation of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A*.

Illinois Tech partners with Shiv Nadar Foundation for new Indian student scholarships

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and the Shiv Nadar Foundation have initiated a new scholarship aimed at providing access to high-quality undergraduate education for students from VidyaGyan, a transformative initiative by the Shiv...

Chicago's first hybrid school board completed by Mayor Brandon Johnson

By A. D. Nghiem | Feb 18, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the completion of Chicago's first hybrid school board, marking a pivotal step towards a fully elected board by 2027.

Blackhawks recall Ethan Del Mastro from Rockford IceHogs

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced the recall of defenseman Ethan Del Mastro from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.

Fast food wage theft rises sharply; calls grow for worker rights education

Minimum wage violations are on the rise in fast food restaurants across Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, according to a recent report by researchers from Northwestern University and Rutgers University.

Department of Education issues guidance on Supreme Court decision

The Department of Education issued a "Dear Colleague" letter on February 14, indicating plans to interpret the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard as extending beyond undergraduate admissions.

University of Chicago researchers explore gut microbiome for disease treatment

Researchers at the University of Chicago are delving into the complex world of the gut microbiome, aiming to unlock its potential for treating diseases.

UIC invites participation in undergraduate research forum during annual research week

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is preparing for its upcoming Undergraduate Research Forum, an event that highlights student research across various disciplines.

UIC begins campuswide accessibility evaluation