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Professor in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies
Christopher R. Berry's research focuses on the political economy of American local government, education policy, and economic development. He is currently conducting several projects that examine how the political organization of state and local government influence fiscal policy and economic performance.
His other research addresses the role of political parties...View profile
By Andrew Bauld
July 28, 2017
For the past year, artists, activists and urban practitioners from across the country have gathered in Chicago to discuss ways to rebuild neglected communities. Organized and programmed by Place Lab...Read more
June 29, 2017
Violent-crime arrests drop by 33 percent for program participants
June 15, 2017
Innovation complex to expand Polsky Center, support for business creation
June 14, 2017
The University of Chicago will renovate the interior of the shuttered, 125-year-old Chicago Transit Authority Green Line stationhouse in Washington Park as part of an ongoing effort to establish a...Read more
By Andrew Bauld
June 5, 2017
Charles Abelmann, an educator who has led highly regarded independent and public schools and worked on international education at the World Bank, has been appointed director of the University of...Read more
June 1, 2017
Veteran Police Chief Kenton W. Rainey has been named the new chief of police for the University of Chicago Police Department , effective July 1. As chief, Rainey will oversee...Read more
By Ryan Goodwin
May 22, 2017
The University of Chicago will award the 2017 Jesse L. Rosenberger Medal to Steve Coleman, a composer, saxophonist, educator and native of the city’s South Side. Coleman, who will receive...Read more
By Carl Vogel
May 13, 2017
Engagement initiatives help community leader Jennifer Maddox
April 25, 2017
UChicago representatives presented updated plans for the Arts Block in Washington Park at an April 19 meeting and asked community residents for input on arts programming and the next phase...Read more
April 24, 2017
President Barack Obama joined young leaders from across Chicago on Monday, April 24, 2017, for a conversation on community organizing and civic engagement at the University of Chicago's Reva and...Read more
By Mark Peters
April 24, 2017
Former president talks with students at first public event since leaving White House
April 22, 2017
The University of Chicago will provide a live webcast of a campus event featuring former President Barack Obama on Monday, April 24. The event will be carried via Livestream webcast...Read more
By Laura Milani Alessio
April 10, 2017
New generation of sociologists advance University’s multidisciplinary tradition
March 17, 2017
In recognition of the important work of educators and in honor of their service to the city of Chicago, the University of Chicago is launching the Chicago Public Schools Educators...Read more
March 15, 2017
University and Medical Center set ambitious diversity and workforce goals, plan mentor-protégé program
March 13, 2017
Diversity Advisory Council report offers recommendations for positive change
By Calmetta Coleman
February 21, 2017
UChicago expands initiative to include faculty-led community projects
By Carla Reiter
February 3, 2017
Argonne, Fermilab researchers and UChicago students encourage career opportunities
January 26, 2017
The University of Chicago will partner with the board of directors for the South East Chicago Commission over the next year to transition the SECC to an autonomous, self-governing entity...Read more
January 12, 2017
Widely respected surgeon will lead initiative to expand care on South Side