New business ventures harness students’ ideas
University expands creative efforts to foster entrepreneurial careers
Between Heaven and Earth: Birds in Ancient Egypt
Curator Jack Green says Oriental Institute exhibition shows how birds embodied the life cycle of rebirth and death

Just thinking about math can make your head hurt, study confirms
Prof. Sian Beilock finds that math anxiety prompts brain activity similar to what occurs when a person is in pain

Exploring the sources of musical creativity
Three esteemed UChicago composers describe the work and wonder of inspiration
Jeremy Manier
UChicago Promise eases path to college
The University of Chicago today announced the launch of UChicago Promise, a multipronged initiative designed to help students throughout the City of Chicago gain admission to, pay for, and thrive in college.