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University creates new Institute of Politics

Alumnus David Axelrod, AB’76, to lead programs intended to harness students’ passion for careers in public service.


Jeremy Manier

When King made history at UChicago

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave three “glorious” speeches on campus between 1956 and 1966. His legacy inspires the Jan. 12 MLK Celebration.


Susie Allen

Michael Drapa

SSA strengthens historic role in child welfare

New faculty members and innovative research promote healthy families.


William Harms

Passion for education inspires diversity honorees

Shayne Evans and Sylvia Puente, recipients of 2012 Diversity Leadership Awards, say schools can foster equality.


Laura Milani Alessio

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.

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