In the face of ongoing governmental funding cuts, stop-work orders, and suspensions, Chicago-area refugee resettlement organizations and programs continue to offer support to those who fled war and persecution, continuing to help individuals and families rebuild their lives with dignity.
Read MoreThe Chicago Biomedical Consortium applies venture-level rigor, industry expertise, and patient capital to transform early scientific discoveries into investable ideas in and for Chicago and beyond.
Read MoreStarting in January 2025, the first opinion editorial cohort was trained on opinion editorial best practices during in-person, collaborative sessions at Harris Theater. The training focused on how to both write and digest opinion editorials.
Read MoreThe Walder Ph.D. Fellowship for Orthodox Women will enable an incredible inaugural cohort of Orthodox women to pursue a fully funded doctorate in Jewish studies with the added support of a community of practice and leadership training opportunities.
Read MoreThe "Rethinking Lawns" guide challenges traditional lawn practices and advocates for sustainable alternatives that promote biodiversity and environmental health.
Read MoreThe Biota Awards funds early-career researchers based in the Chicago region who seek to restore, protect and conserve biodiversity locally and around the world. Learn more about the 2024 awardees.
Read MoreThe innovative new planning tool that’s helping community leaders create a more sustainable Chicago.
Read MoreAsylum Seeker Advocacy Project provides urgent resources for a growing body of asylum seekers.
Read MoreNew legal clinic aids Chicago asylum-seekers amid growing migrant crisis.
Read MoreMorton Arboretum and Shedd Aquarium bring global conservation power to Chicago in a new international partnership.
Read MoreA virtual learning program expands to reach schools worldwide.
Read MoreArts ensemble Eighth Blackbird reopens transformative training program, igniting artistic exploration and collaboration.
Read MoreThe Biota Awards funds early-career researchers based in the Chicago region who seek to restore, protect and conserve biodiversity locally and around the world. Learn more about the 2023 awardees.
Read MoreStrengthening our region’s food system during the pandemic and creating resilience for the future.
Read MoreBuilding a more diverse health workforce by removing barriers for internationally educated professionals.
Read MoreA new international network helps Orthodox Jewish women learn and grow together.
Read MoreHelping marginalized physician-scientists make up for lost time.
Read MoreA new Chicago yeshiva caters to needs of diverse learners.
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