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Lauren Berlant, preeminent literary scholar and cultural theorist, 1957–2021

Jun 28, 2021

Two UChicago scholars to be honored by Modern Language Association

Jan 7, 2020

Boys Don’t Cry scene with Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank)

Alum’s directorial debut ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ added to National Film Registry

Dec 11, 2019

Kimberly Peirce reflects on how UChicago shaped her filmmaking career

Nov 19, 2019

Why Chasing The Good Life Is Holding Us Back, With Lauren Berlant (Ep. 35)

A UChicago scholar and theorist explains why the idea of the “good life” and the presidency of Donald Trump have shattered our connections and sense of belonging.

New book explores ‘concept of the ordinary’—100 words at a time

Aug 16, 2019

Profs. Lauren Berlant and Karl Freed to receive Norman Maclean Faculty Award

May 31, 2019

Fifteen UChicago faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Apr 18, 2018

Renata Gross Horowitz, fourth-year in the College, 1994-2016

Apr 22, 2016

Four faculty members earn Guggenheim fellowships

Apr 12, 2016