Interview

Hunt for distant planets intensifies

Armed with new tools, UChicago astronomers search for worlds like Earth


Steve Koppes

Chicago Studies makes city a classroom

Innovative program helps students pursue research about Chicago


Dianna Douglas

Demotic Dictionary unveils culture of ancient Egypt

Four-decade project deepens knowledge of ancient life and links to modern languages


William Harms

Law School clinic defends those in need

Trailblazing Federal Criminal Justice Clinic enables law students to help low-income clients in federal cases


Sarah Galer

China connections inspire humanities faculty

Scholars visiting the Center in Beijing cultivate collaborations in fields from Jewish studies to music theory


Susie Allen

House traditions nurture community

Unifying rituals in College’s 38 houses range from broomball to polar bear plunges


Dianna Douglas

How the first chain reaction changed science

Legacy of 1942 breakthrough on campus includes advances in many fields


Nate Silver finds his next frontie

College alumnus looks beyond politics to a science of prediction


Nate Silver finds his next frontier

College alumnus looks beyond politics to a science of prediction