Donald Whitcomb, renowned scholar of Islamic archaeology, 1944‒2024
UChicago scholar, alum ‘redefined the discipline’ through his fieldwork across the Middle East
William Walker Tait, renowned UChicago philosopher of mathematics, 1929‒2024
Scholar of mathematical logic known for his ‘fierce moral determination’ and ‘twinkle in his eye’
Howard Stein, acclaimed UChicago philosopher and historian of physics, 1929‒2024
Scholar remembered for his curiosity, elegant writing, and dedication to the history and philosophy of physics
Julie Saville, historian who made enormous impact on the study of slavery, 1947-2023
UChicago scholar remembered as a brilliant, rigorous and supportive mentor
Pope.L, renowned interdisciplinary artist and UChicago scholar, 1955‒2023
Known for creating ‘humane, generous, combative’ art that is ‘among the most important bodies of work in 21st century’
David Frim, former chief of neurosurgery at UChicago Medicine, 1960-2023
Neurosurgeon, researcher remembered for his compassion to patients, families
Franklin I. ‘Chris’ Gamwell, religious ethics scholar devoted to justice, 1937-2023
Former Dean of UChicago’s Divinity School known for precise thinking, deep commitment to political participation
Sliman Bensmaia, leading expert on the neuroscience of touch, 1973-2023
Pioneering neuroscientist helped develop prosthetic limbs that can restore a realistic sense of touch to amputees and paralyzed patients.