At UChicago, mentorship drives the ‘front line of discovery’

Undergraduates describe the campus relationships that guide their success

UChicago student named Knight-Hennessy Scholar

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

Research

How our brains remember places

“Peacekeeper” cells play important role in preventing autoimmune disease

Study could point way to reducing scar tissue around implants

AROUND UCHICAGO

Three UChicago scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences in 2025

Adam Chilton appointed dean of the University of Chicago Law School

Economics for Everyone initiative adds new lessons, Spanish resources
Free platform for foundational economics education expands with multilingual website and new partnership

In Memoriam

Holly J. Humphrey, national leader in medical education, 1956-2025
Holly J. Humphrey, who served for 15 years as the dean for medical education of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, was widely recognized as one of the nation’s most prominent and innovative leaders in medical education.

In Memoriam

David Tracy, influential theologian and beloved UChicago professor, 1939–2025
Towering figure in religious studies remembered as ‘one of the most important theologians of his generation’

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.

Education Lab: Using tutoring to reverse pandemic-era learning loss
Learn how UChicago experts are working with school districts nationwide to tackle learning loss and scale solutions to set students up for success.

PODCASTS

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Episode 159

Meet the ‘Planet Hunter’ searching for alien life, with Jacob Bean
Astrophysicist studies atmospheres of distant worlds to identify habitable exoplanets

Episode 158

How to stop gun violence before it starts, with Jens Ludwig
Crime Lab director argues we need to address behavioral causes of crime, in addition to policy and policing

Episode 157

Can your DNA predict your future?, with Dalton Conley
Sociologist examines how genetic science could forecast your income, education and love life

Episode 156

Can you really die of a broken heart? The hidden dangers of grief with Mary Frances O'Connor
Psychologist examines the stress that loss has on the body—and how society can help

Episode 155

The science behind raising successful kids, with Ariel Kalil
Developmental psychologist explains how parents can best invest time to close the education gap

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Events

May

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Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Regenstein Library, The Special Collections Research Center

May

20

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Regenstein Library, The Special Collections Research Center

May

20

Eve Ewing Book Talk

Eve Ewing Book Talk

Regenstein Library, Room 122A

May

20

Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Family Lectures with Yuval Sharon

Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Family Lectures with Yuval Sharon

Logan Center, Performance Hall

May

20

Chamber Music Spring Concert

Chamber Music Spring Concert

Goodspeed Hall, Fulton Recital Hall

May

21

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Regenstein Library, The Special Collections Research Center