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Hit 'Porgy and Bess' points to Court’s future

Scholarly re-imagining of the Gershwins' classic musical brings unprecedented success, with plans for more.


Kerry Reid

How wine defined European colonialism

Anthropologist Michael Dietler studies interplay of trade, culture, and violence in ancient France.


William Harms

Fujita’s tornado research stirs legacy

UChicago’s influence in geophysical, atmospheric sciences owes much to the late Ted Fujita, aka “Mr. Tornado.”


Steve Koppes

Smart exhibit blends art and technology

Organizers of Go Figure use touch-screen technology to engage visitors, tell artists’ stories.


Richard Zacharias

Taking a hard look at health disparities

Monica Vela, MD’93, helps lead Medical Center education on health problems in underserved areas.


University of Chicago Magazine

Jason Kelly

Baseball ritual inspires anthem tour

Divinity alum Joe Price is taking his research interest on the road, singing the national anthem at 100 games this summer.


Susie Allen

Law alumni lead through the courts

Judges like Rebecca Pallmeyer, JD’79, say the Law School fosters public service and understanding of complex, conflicting views.


Sarah Galer

China gives undergrads full immersion

Students at new Center in Beijing explore a diverse and complex nation.


Laura Demanski

Alum marshals data to fight Chicago crime

As CPD’s Chief Data Officer, Brett Goldstein, SM’05, uses predictive analysis to find trouble spots.


University of Chicago Magazine

Elizabeth Flock

“Heroic” dictionary project reaches goal

Now complete after 90 years of UChicago leadership, the Chicago Assyrian Dictionary details everyday life of ancient Mesopotamia.


William Harms