Lauren Berlant

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

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

Two UChicago scholars to be honored by Modern Language Association Lauren Berlant

Two UChicago scholars to be honored by Modern Language Association

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

Kimberly Peirce reflects on how UChicago shaped her filmmaking career Kimberly Peirce, AB'90, at Logan Center

Kimberly Peirce reflects on how UChicago shaped her filmmaking career

Lauren Berlant

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 Lauren Berlant

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

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

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

Fifteen UChicago faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Thumbnail

Fifteen UChicago faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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

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

Four faculty members earn Guggenheim fellowships

Four faculty members earn Guggenheim fellowships