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Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Jack Szostak to join University of Chicago faculty
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Jack Szostak to join University of Chicago faculty
Jul 27, 2021
Nobel-winning economist Michael Kremer to join UChicago faculty as University Professor
Nobel-winning economist Michael Kremer to join UChicago faculty as University Professor
Aug 24, 2020
Behavioral economist Sendhil Mullainathan to join Booth faculty as University Professor
Behavioral economist Sendhil Mullainathan to join Booth faculty as University Professor
May 21, 2018
James Robinson appointed University Professor at Chicago Harris
James Robinson appointed University Professor at Chicago Harris
Feb 3, 2015
Wendy Freedman, world-leading astronomer, joins UChicago faculty
Wendy Freedman, world-leading astronomer, joins UChicago faculty
Aug 7, 2014
Physics initiative launches with hiring of Dam Thanh Son
Physics initiative launches with hiring of Dam Thanh Son
Aug 8, 2012
Kenneth Pomeranz, leading expert on China, appointed University Professor of History
Kenneth Pomeranz, leading expert on China, appointed University Professor of History
Apr 19, 2012
Haun Saussy, leading scholar in Chinese and comparative literature, appointed University Professor
Haun Saussy, leading scholar in Chinese and comparative literature, appointed University Professor
Apr 7, 2011
Composer Augusta Read Thomas appointed University Professor
Composer Augusta Read Thomas appointed University Professor
Nov 8, 2010
