Smart comedy built Second City success
As theater turns 50, co-founder Sahlins recalls how UChicago lessons, audiences built foundation.
Susie Allen
Janet Rowley to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom for cancer chromosome studies
Her discoveries showed cancer is a genetic disease.
John Easton
Anthropology comes alive in one-woman show
Recent grad Kit Novotny takes her collection of collectors to the stage.
Susan Soric
Alitto witnesses China’s rise first-hand
As translator, scholar, and trusted expert, Associate Professor in History develops unique perspective.
William Harms
What will Nate Silver do next?
It hasn't been easy predicting the future of the statistician-turned-media sensation.
Hannah Hayes
On a mission for Burma
Cristina Moon, AB’ 05, began as a student activist. Now she dedicates her career to the plight of the Burmese people.
Libby Ellis
Art historian takes a road trip to renew her spirit
Erin Hogan, AM’91, PhD’99, drove 3,000 miles, solo, to view the massive land art of the West.
Laura Putre
Going viral with a new music search engine Songza
A website developed by University of Chicago alumnus Aza Raskin, AB’05, allows users to listen to music for free.
Valerie Vedral