Chen Ning Yang, PhD’48, world-renowned physicist and Nobel laureate, 1922-2025
UChicago alum made groundbreaking discoveries on the nature of particles
Jonathan Lear, renowned UChicago philosopher who explored the human condition, 1948-2025
Scholar who combined philosophical and psychoanalytic ideas remembered for his ‘intellectual joy’ and truth seeking
Harvey Golomb, former chair of the Department of Medicine, 1943–2025
Golomb was a leading authority on cancer and chemotherapy who served in several leadership roles for UChicago Medicine
David Tracy, influential theologian and beloved UChicago professor, 1939–2025
Towering figure in religious studies remembered as ‘one of the most important theologians of his generation’
Holly J. Humphrey, national leader in medical education, 1956-2025
Holly J. Humphrey, who served for 15 years as the dean for medical education of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, was widely recognized as one of the nation’s most prominent and innovative leaders in medical education.
Brian Albert Gerrish, renowned theologian and scholar of Reformed thought, 1931–2025
Professor and pastor remembered for inspired lectures and deep commitment to the life of the church
Hans-Josef Klauck, leading scholar of the New Testament and early Christianity, 1946–2025
Professor remembered for his wit, mentorship and ‘extraordinary knowledge’ of ancient literature