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citation James Heckman

James Heckman, the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor and a Nobel Laureate, argues that investing in early education offers the most cost-effective path to a whole range of social benefits.

Published February 18, 2008
February 18, 2008
citation Alex Beinstein

This second-year College student hosts his own radio program.

Julia Morse
Published February 18, 2008
February 18, 2008
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The University renews its financial commitment to students who can make the most of Chicago’s uniquely powerful and rigorous education—both undergraduate and graduate.

Published February 25, 2008
February 25, 2008
citation TAPS musicians

The Reva and David Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts is scheduled to open in 2011.

Published March 17, 2008
March 17, 2008
citation Baseball

Nearly 100 years ago, Chicago brought baseball to Waseda University in Japan. On March 21, the Maroons flew in for a rematch.

Published March 28, 2008
March 24, 2008
citation Sudhir Venkatesh

Sudhir Venkatesh, AM'92, PhD'97, chronicles the lives of those whose livelihoods are off the books.

University of Chicago Magazine
Published April 21, 2008
April 21, 2008
citation Joe and Rika Mansueto Library designed by acclaimed architect Helmut Jahn

The Joe and Rika Mansueto Library was designed by acclaimed architect Helmut Jahn and will have the capacity to house up to 3.5 million volumes of print material—setting the University of Chicago apart from peers who are moving books off-campus.

Julia Morse
Published May 12, 2008
May 12, 2008
citation Milton Friedman

The University of Chicago established the Milton Friedman Institute to honor the contributions of the famed Chicago scholar, considered by many to be the leading economist of the 20th century.

William Harms
Published May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008
citation Carillon

University of Chicago’s carillonneur and organist enjoy a special place in history, as two newly renovated jewels return to their former glory.

Michael Drapa
Published June 2, 2008
June 2, 2008
citation Scav 2008

University of Chicago’s 22nd annual scavenger hunt pitted erudition and razorlike reasoning against tasks such as Item 33: Have a potato break the sound barrier.

Julia Morse
Published June 16, 2008
June 16, 2008
citation Harper Library Justin Kern

The historic Harper Memorial Library and Stuart Hall reading rooms will be transformed into vibrant, 24-hour student learning centers.

Julia Morse
Published June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008
citation Bakari Kitwana

Bakari Kitwana, the 2007-2008 Artist-in-Residence in the University’s Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture, discusses hip hop.

Josh Schonwald
Published June 30, 2008
June 30, 2008
citation Eckhardt science photo

Bill Eckhardt, MS '70, has donated $20 million to build new fields of scientific expertise.

Steve Koppes
Published July 14, 2008
July 14, 2008