Chicago and the University of Chicago

Collegiate Scholars youth-led symposium

High school students gather to discuss causes and solutions to youth violence.


Crowds Turn Out for Family Stone, Funkadesi, and Fun on 53rd Street

The 2013 Celebrate Hyde Park Summer Music Festival drew about 30,000 people to 53rd Street on July 20 and 21 for two days of live performances, food and fun.


Jean Bethke Elshtain, political scientist unafraid to talk God, has died

Divinity School professor remembered as provocative religious scholar, 'political realist'


Chicago sees progress, but kids still caught in crossfire

Prof. Harold Pollack comments on ongoing violence, as city faces summertime rise in crime


U.S. News & World Report

Take back your pregnancy

Chicago Booth economist Emily Oster examines data and finds room for choice amid strict rules


Poverty Protection

Fundamental changes to the safety net have impacted how it shields families from the Great Recession.


School of Social Service Administration

UChicago architecture embodies new ideas

New book traces the beauty and diversity of design on campus.


Steve Wiesenthal

Mira supercomputer powers collaborations in research

Simulations probe questions ranging from molecular biology to cosmology.


Jessen O'Brien

Neighborhood Schools Program Community Engagement Awards

Celebration honors students, faculty, staff, and community partners for 2012-13 contributions to youth education.