Chicago and the University of Chicago

Americans opposed to gay marriage dwindle: survey

NORC's Tom Smith says study shows 'trend toward greater tolerance regarding homosexuality'


Hyde Park celebrates jazz in every corner

Fifth annual festival hailed "as the most artistically satisfying fest on Chicago's jazz calendar"


A $42 Million Gift Aims at Improving Bedside Manner

Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence intended to teach medical students how to have better relationships with patients


Penguins identify mates, kin by smell, study finds

Assoc. Prof. Jill Mateo's study first to show odor helps recognize genetic differences


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Poverty's damaging legacy

Asst. Prof. Heather Hill and Prof. Ariel Kalil explore poverty's effects on children, families


Engaging parents: A new school 'report card' tells parents what they need to know

Editorial encourages parents to read the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research's report cards of city schools