Culture and Society

Landmark initiative reimagines humanistic inquiry

Neubauer Collegium, supported by $26.5 million gift, to promote collaboration on big questions.


Susie Allen

How fairy tales lost their magic

Renaissance scholar Armando Maggi calls for a new kind of happily ever after.


Lydialyle Gibson

Unlikely gathering of Comix legends comes together at U. of C.

Alison Bechdel and Hillary Chute help organize 'Comics: Philosophy & Practice" conference


Angels in America strengthens artistic collaborations

Production inspires creative connections among UChicago scholars, Court Theatre, playwright Tony Kushner.


David Ford

Smart Museum feasts on the art of the meal

Creative exhibition, Feast, hosts artists who serve up food, drink, and contemplation.


Brooke E. O’Neill

Research charts path to sustainable cities

Students use economic and environmental expertise to help Chicago restaurants go green.


Laura Milani Alessio

Charles Newell is on an amazing theatrical roll at Court Theatre

Amid opening of Angels in America, artistic director draws praise for Court's success


Resident Masters promote students’ intellectual lives

UChicago’s widely admired system gives senior faculty members leading roles in residence halls.


Matt Sellman

Alumni share great ideas — for free

Inspired by a democratic approach to higher learning, alumni empower new audiences with innovative courses.


Carrie Golus

Invisible Man world premiere brings classic to life

Scholarly connections aid adaptation of former UChicago professor Ralph Ellison’s landmark novel.


Kerry Reid

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