Exploring the sources of musical creativity
Three esteemed UChicago composers describe the work and wonder of inspiration
Jeremy Manier
Finding humility on the last frontier
Dorothee E. Kocks, AB’78, found dignity in humility after her career dropped out from under her.
The University of Chicago Magazine
Student’s maps illuminate urban policy
Influential blog by Chicago Harris grad student Daniel Kay Hertz explores his passion for cities
Wen Huang
View from the page
Pulitzer Prize-winning Wall Street Journal columnist Bret Stephens, AB’95, brings a UChicago intellectual spirit to the sword fight of political commentary.
Laura Demanski
Philosopher challenges conventional study of mind
Jesse Prinz, PhD’97, skeptical of biological accounts of human emotions, morals, and culture.
Michael Washburn
Study abroad creates scenes of discovery
College students share cultural adventures through photo, video, and essay contests
Dianna Douglas
Neuroscience seeks sense of touch
Asst. Prof. Sliman Bensmaia's research fuels goal of touch-sensitive prosthetics
Matt Wood
Modeling change
Plus-size model Amanda Tice, AB’06, believes her work can have a positive effect on women’s lives.
University of Chicago Magazine
Convocation Affirms Common Bonds
As the sun beamed down June 14 on graduates and their families, Prof. Kerwin Charles reminded the University of Chicago’s Class of 2014 of their common bond.
Susie Allen
Convocation affirms common bonds
Prof. Kerwin Charles says 'a particular habit of mind' unites graduates