Three scholars to receive honorary degrees at UChicago’s 2026 Convocation
The University of Chicago will award honorary degrees to three distinguished scholars on June 6 during its Convocation celebration of the Class of 2026.
Artist-mathematician finds beauty in symmetry
Math scholar and alumna Carolyn Yackel uses fiber arts to explore some of the most fundamental patterns in geometry
New tech shows promise for ‘engineering’ cells to prevent type 1 diabetes
Researchers at UChicago have developed a nanoparticle system that can effectively deliver mRNA to insulin-producing cells, protecting them from the body’s autoimmune response
In polarized times, when should corporations speak out?
Five UChicago Law faculty examine the First Amendment protections, political pressures and strategic calculus behind corporate free expression
UChicago scientists find better way to make infrared light—using quantum dots
Energy-efficient infrared light sources could boost sensors, technology
U.S. weather and climate disasters could top $1 trillion by 2030
Analyzing NOAA's billion-dollar weather disaster database, a UChicago-led study projects sharply rising costs driven by climate change and expanding development
How quantum science is moving from lab to hospital
Greg Engel and Julian Solway are leading the new UChicago Berggren Center to bring quantum tools into the clinic. In a Q&A, they explain what that means for patients
