Selwyn W. Becker, social psychologist and dedicated mentor, 1929–2021
Longtime Booth scholar remembered for humanistic perspective, passion for lifelong learning
Lauren Berlant, preeminent literary scholar and cultural theorist, 1957–2021
UChicago professor remembered for field-defining impact, mentoring generations of students
Marshall D. Sahlins, titan of anthropology, 1930–2021
Prolific scholar and activist remembered for academic influence and personal warmth
Max S. Bell, prolific educator and author of definitive math curriculum, 1930–2021
Co-author of Everyday Mathematics helped reshape elementary school math education
George Shultz, former Secretary of State and Chicago Booth dean, 1920-2021
Economist served under three U.S. presidents, left mark on business school
Norman Golb, renowned scholar of medieval Jewish history, 1928‒2020
Pioneer in study of Dead Sea Scrolls remembered for intellectual generosity
Peter O. Vandervoort, astrophysicist and beloved UChicago mentor, 1935-2020
Alum’s career at University spanned 70 years, impacted generations of students
Jack Steinberger, Nobel-winning physicist and UChicago alum, 1921-2020
Co-discoverer of muon neutrino was inspired to start in experimental physics by Enrico Fermi
Robert Bird, prolific scholar of Russian literature and film, 1969–2020
UChicago scholar made ‘a lasting impression’ both on campus and abroad