Chicago and the University of Chicago

Chicago chosen as future home of Obama Presidential Center

The Barack Obama Foundation has announced that Chicago will be the home of the Barack Obama Presidential Center, and the University of Chicago is excited to collaborate with the Foundation on this transformative effort.


Arete transforms faculty ideas into action

Research accelerator helps scholars launch interdisciplinary research projects


Philip Glass’ musical journey

Renowned composer, AB'56, recounts formative UChicago teenage years in memoir


Phillip Glass

Community Programs Accelerator Hosts Leadership Summit for Students

A core objective of the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago is to provide resources to help local nonprofit organizations get up and running. Those resources include University students.


Wendy Freedman’s expanding universe

World-leading astronomer sees a future of discovery with Giant Magellan Telescope


The University of Chicago Magazine

Dedication of residence hall celebrates alumna’s gift

Community gathers to honor Renee Granville-Grossman, AB’63


Mary Abowd

Urban Labs initiative seeks solutions for world’s urban challenges

$10 million gift from Pritzker Foundation to support search for evidence-based policies


Polluted Air Cuts Years Off Lives of Millions in India, Study Finds

Prof. Michael Greenstone discusses drastic effects of air pollution in India


Opening Gambit

Chess expert Eric Schiller, AB’76, AM’84, PhD’91, has a few suggestions.


The Core