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New Data & Democracy Research Initiative launched at University of Chicago Digital ballot box illustration

New Data & Democracy Research Initiative launched at University of Chicago

In UChicago event, writer Jelani Cobb examines history of Black suffrage Jelani Cobb

In UChicago event, writer Jelani Cobb examines history of Black suffrage

Events to mark Black History Month at the University of Chicago Bob Thompson's 1961 painting "The Snook (The Sack)"

Events to mark Black History Month at the University of Chicago

Does the filibuster enhance debate in the Senate? New research says no A view of the U.S. Capitol building at sunset, with trees in the foreground

Does the filibuster enhance debate in the Senate? New research says no

How bats, wolves and moths can shape our lives, according to a UChicago economist Bat resting on tree bark

How bats, wolves and moths can shape our lives, according to a UChicago economist

19 UChicago faculty receive named, distinguished service professorships Campus aerial-winter

19 UChicago faculty receive named, distinguished service professorships

How much does raising a child impact your career? Men and women disagree on the answer At a dining table, a man with headphones uses a laptop across from a woman working while taking care of a child

How much does raising a child impact your career? Men and women disagree on the answer

Scientists eavesdrop on wildlife to help protect ecosystems A bright blue Cerulean Warbler

Scientists eavesdrop on wildlife to help protect ecosystems

Nobel laureate explains how misinformation helped spur a humanitarian catastrophe Tawakkol Karman

Nobel laureate explains how misinformation helped spur a humanitarian catastrophe

A strong El Niño can result in hunger for 6 million children—potentially more than COVID-19 A child holds bushels of rice seedlings over his shoulder

A strong El Niño can result in hunger for 6 million children—potentially more than COVID-19