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