Campbell explores freedom’s untidy details
In authentic novels of rural America, Bonnie Jo Campbell, AB’84, draws from her own tales of farms and hitchhiking.
Christina Pillsbury
Pioneering WHPK keeps Chicago rap fresh
Radio station that hosted hip hop superstars like Common and Kanye West is a training ground for students and community.
Tomi Obaro
Science pubs create lively intellectual exchange
UChicago speakers help bring informal research discussions to Chicago's suburbs.
Steve Koppes
Artists help push science forward
With “scientific visualization” of fossil discoveries, artists aid scientists and popular audiences.
Steve Koppes
Latke-Hamantash Debate revels in ornate silliness
<p>In its 65th year, popular Hillel tradition pokes fun at academic fields with holiday food fight.</p>
Susie Allen
Peirce urges young artists to test limits
Acclaimed filmmaker Kimberly Peirce, AB’90, says teachers like Prof. Lauren Berlant shaped her sense of artistic adventure.
David E. Ford Jr.
Dawson seeks change through political research
As director of Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, Michael Dawson sees flux in views about race and progress.
William Harms
Theaster Gates takes new leap as arts pioneer
Long ambitious in his artistic and civic vision, Gates will foster new connections as Director of Arts and Public Life.
Susie Allen
Eric Fischer’s social maps show world in a new light
In illustrations of social media usage and other trends, alumnus bridges art and analysis.
Michael Drapa
Mansueto Library emerges as a Chicago icon
Oct. 11 dedication at Harper Memorial Commons celebrates new library’s central role in campus life and scholarship.
Susie Allen