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Newswise: Marine Biological Laboratory Welcomes Sharon Stanczak as Chief Advancement Officer
Released: 8-Jan-2025 8:00 AM EST
Marine Biological Laboratory Welcomes Sharon Stanczak as Chief Advancement Officer
Marine Biological Laboratory

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) announces the appointment of Sharon Stanczak, CFRE, as its new Chief Advancement Officer, marking a significant step forward in MBL’s commitment to advancing its mission of exploring fundamental biology to improve the human condition. Stanczak, who starts Feb. 1, will spearhead a comprehensive philanthropic strategy to elevate MBL’s fundraising initiatives, strengthen institutional partnerships, and ensure the laboratory's long-term financial sustainability.

Released: 20-Dec-2024 10:35 AM EST
UChicago President Paul Alivisatos Honored with Enrico Fermi Presidential Award
University of Chicago

University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos has been named one of this year’s winners of the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award—one of the most prestigious science and technology honors bestowed by the U.S. government—the White House announced Dec. 19.

Released: 12-Dec-2024 10:45 AM EST
Data Science 4 Everyone Releases Groundbreaking Report: "State of The Field: Data Science and Data Literacy Education in US K-12"
University of Chicago

Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is announcing the release of a groundbreaking, comprehensive report that illustrates the critical gap between the skills students are currently learning and those required in today’s data-driven world. In "State of The Field: Data Science and Data Literacy Education in US K-12," DS4E highlights the urgent need for data literacy education in the United States’ K-12 education system.

Released: 30-Oct-2024 1:15 PM EDT
UChicago Launches Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
University of Chicago

Today the University of Chicago is launching a new institute that is distinct in embracing the need for both climate action and sustainable growth. The new Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth is built on the understanding that progress on climate change will require a comprehensive strategy – continuing to fuel economic growth during the energy transition, pursuing new energy technologies to power this transition, and evaluating ways to address the greenhouse gases that are already in the atmosphere.

Newswise: James A. Robinson Shares 2024 Nobel Prize for Research on Global Inequality
Released: 16-Oct-2024 9:25 AM EDT
James A. Robinson Shares 2024 Nobel Prize for Research on Global Inequality
University of Chicago

Prof. James A. Robinson of the University of Chicago has been awarded the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

Released: 30-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
UChicago Receives $100 Million Gift to Advance Commitment to Free Expression
University of Chicago

In recognition of its historic commitment to free inquiry and expression, the University of Chicago has received a $100 million gift from an anonymous donor to support UChicago’s leadership on the principles and practice of free expression, and to advance the work of the University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression—both on campus and in society beyond academia.

28-Aug-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Data Science Coalition Invites Teachers and Parents To Have a Say in the Future of Data Science Learning
University of Chicago

Data Science Coalition Invites Teachers and Parents To Have a Say in the Future of Data Science Learning

Released: 1-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Duality Quantum Accelerator Welcomes 5 Startups into Fourth Cohort
University of Chicago

The Chicago-based Duality quantum accelerator has accepted its fourth cohort of startups into its program as the quantum revolution arrives in Illinois.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Transform Accelerator Announces Data Science and AI Startups Selected for Cohort 3
University of Chicago

Transform Accelerator Announces Data Science and AI Startups Selected for Cohort 3

Released: 9-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
VP Kamala Harris Recognizes End of Community Violence Awareness Week and Acknowledges the Historic Graduation of Pioneering CVI Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Cohort at White House Ceremony
University of Chicago

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Friday at a White House ceremony recognizing the inaugural graduating class of the University of Chicago's pioneering Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy

Released: 6-Feb-2024 2:00 PM EST
Can Trump Legally Be President?
University of Chicago

The latest episode of the University of Chicago podcast Big Brains features leading legal scholar William Baude discussing his argument that former President Trump is barred from holding office under Section 3 of the 14th amendment.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 10:20 AM EDT
University of Chicago’s Polsky Center Launches New Cleantech Accelerator, Resurgence
University of Chicago

The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in partnership with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) are pleased to announce the launch of Resurgence, a new cleantech accelerator powered by Deep Tech Ventures.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
UChicago’s Transform Accelerator for Data Science & Emerging AI Startups Announces Inaugural Cohort
University of Chicago

Housed within the new Deep Tech Ventures initiative at the Polsky Center, Transform will provide full-spectrum support, including access to business and technical training, industry mentorship, venture capital connections, and funding opportunities, to early-stage companies utilizing advances in data science and AI.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 3:50 PM EST
UChicago’s Polsky Exchange Expands Its Commitment to South Side Economic Growth with the Launch of a New Illinois Small Business Development Center
University of Chicago

The Polsky Exchange at the University of Chicago will soon launch a new Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to spur and support economic growth on Chicago’s South Side. It will be the first business development center specifically dedicated to supporting South Side professional services and technology business owners, such as accountants, digital marketers, web developers, content creators, and more—a gap identified by the Polsky Exchange.



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