University of Chicago News

Telescope image of a spiral galaxy with many stars

New measure of the universe’s expansion suggests resolution of a conflict

Honors

Sophie Tedesco awarded Hugo F. Sonnenschein Medal of Excellence

Sophie Tedesco poses outside on UChicago's campus.

$18.4 million gift from Leinweber Foundation to support new institute for theoretical physics at UChicago

Exterior view of the Michelson Center for Physics

UChicago announces 2025 winners of Quantrell and Ph.D. teaching awards

Research

Sensitive teeth? Blame these ancient fish

Possible sign of life in deep space faces new doubts

Artist illustration of the planet K2-18b

Master's education at UChicago

Programs transforming careers

UChicago master’s programs meet demand in evolving job market

Degree programs help students build skills, become future leaders and make impact

Students inside a Master's level course at UChicago

Degree programs help students build skills, become future leaders and make impact

‘Immersive and transformative’: UChicago’s master’s in arts and humanities

Interdisciplinary programs offer students a rigorous and impactful experience

Interdisciplinary programs offer students a rigorous and impactful experience

AROUND UCHICAGO

Three students in coats crouch together on the beach

UChicago undergrads learn to ‘read’ the shoreline as they study coastal resilience

Class Visits

For these students, a South Side beach is a geoscience laboratory

UChicago undergrads learn to ‘read’ the shoreline as they study coastal resilience

UChicago scientists invent breakthrough device to detect airborne signs of disease

Portable tech captures molecules in breath to aid medical care from diabetes to at-risk newborn development

A machine to detect certain molecules in air samples. The machine consists of a glass box connected with various wires, with a green air pump on one side.

Portable tech captures molecules in breath to aid medical care from diabetes to at-risk newborn development

AI is good at weather forecasting. Can it predict freak weather events?

UChicago-led study tests neural networks’ ability to handle ‘gray swan’ events

A group of swans swim together on a cloudy day

UChicago-led study tests neural networks’ ability to handle ‘gray swan’ events

In mice, diet works better than fecal transplants to repair gut microbiome

UChicago study shows microbiome struggles to restore itself on a Western diet after antibiotics

UChicago study shows microbiome struggles to restore itself on a Western diet after antibiotics

Three UChicago scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2025

Profs. Rina Foygel Barber, Margaret Gardel and Peter Littlewood are among the 120 new members elected

Profs. Rina Foygel Barber, Margaret Gardel and Peter Littlewood are among the 120 new members elected

Inside the Lab

Explore Labs Across UChicago

Sheffield Lab: Understanding the neuroscience of memories

Watch UChicago neurobiologist Mark Sheffield and his team investigate the mechanisms of memory by studying neuron activity and connections. Their research could enhance the treatment of memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and PTSD.

Awad Lab: Predicting and preventing strokes and brain bleeds

In the newest episode of Inside the Lab, visit Prof. Issam Awad and learn about his team's mission: to prevent strokes before they happen.

Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease

Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside your gut—and how they can affect health or disease.