The College

Odyssey Scholarships help more students dream big

For 1,000 College students, the aid funded by a $100 million gift opens new possibilities. Now the program has met a major fundraising goal.


Sara Olkon

Putting human rights ideas into action

Students in innovative program use liberal-arts training to confront global challenges, prepare for their future.


Sarah Galer

Students undeterred in careers as future journalists

Rigorous Chicago training, professional programs bolster career chances amid tough market.


William Harms

Folk festival rooted in family traditions

Many performers at this year's musical feast got their start at a parent's knee.


Rhema Hokama

Fossil flowers prove to be a fertile field

Paleontologist discovers blossoming plant diversity in 100-million-year-old specimens.


Steve Koppes