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Traditions old and new welcome UChicago students to campus

New website

New UChicago.edu

Explore UChicago’s redesigned main website

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Polsky Center

Born at UChicago, startup helps prevent satellite collisions in space

President Paul Alivisatos

Photos

Gallery: Paul Alivisatos arrives at UChicago as 14th president

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Core knowledge

Perfect pitch, explained

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Neurobiology

Surprise study finds primate neurons have fewer synapses than mice in visual cortex

Kimberly Kay Hoang

O-Week

Kimberly Kay Hoang to deliver Aims of Education address to first-years

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Computer science

New College data science major: From foundations to insight to impact

Awards

UChicago alumni awarded for professional achievements, service to University

AP-NORC

Most Americans support vaccine mandates in certain public spaces, survey finds

Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

Researchers discover new strategy for developing human-integrated electronics
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Odyssey Scholarship Program

UChicago Board of Trustees’ gift launches new $200 million commitment to undergraduate financial aid and educational access

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Quantum

U.S. Department of Energy funds center to build a foundation for quantum chemistry

MESSAGE TO UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

“UChicago is every bit as vibrant as I recall.”

President Paul Alivisatos —President Paul Alivisatos

President Paul Alivisatos

14th President

President Paul Alivisatos begins tenure with focus on engaging the UChicago community