Informational

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