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.