Chicago and the University of Chicago

Artist-scholars create space for theory and practice

With a distinctive mix of artistic innovation and critical discourse, faculty and students prepare for the Logan Arts Center’s unconventional May 12 groundbreaking.


Brooke O’Neill

Medical volunteers help bring healing to Haiti

Amid enduring trauma from the Jan. 12 earthquake, Medical Center teams provide much-needed care.


Cheryl L. Reed

Student-led lectures thrive on pure curiosity

Grassroots “tea room” series offers a stage for intellectual passion, from math theorems to food science to Shakespeare.


Sara Olkon

Susie Allen

Student-led lectures thrive on pure curiosity

Grassroots “tea room” series offers a stage for intellectual passion, from math theorems to food science to Shakespeare.


Susie Allen

Sara Olkon

Tracing scholarly values leads author to Chicago

A new book spurs lively exchange about the University of Chicago's culture of constant questioning.


Jeremy Manier

Tracing scholarly values leads author to Chicago

A new book on The Great American University spurs lively exchange about the University’s culture of constant questioning.


Jeremy Manier

Oriental Institute’s founding tale full of adventure

Exhibition relives James Henry Breasted’s dangerous but fruitful 1919–20 journey to Mideast.


William Harms

Students' book transforms classics into 'tweets'

Alex Aciman and Emmett Rensin, now second years in the College, satirize great literature and modern culture in their new book, Twitterature.


Susan Soric

Tour opens book on Chicago's hidden past

PhD student uses intense research to create narratives of city, campus.


Susie Allen

UChicago careers are a family affair for sisters

Sometimes rivals, often allies, administrators in Computer Science, Mathematics maintain deep loyalty to departments.


Steve Koppes