Former CIA Director William J. Burns to discuss America’s role in the world at April 16 UChicago event
Recent head of the U.S. intelligence community will join Chuck Hagel and Prof. Robert Pape in conversation
Physical gestures can counteract stereotypes introduced by subtle linguistic cues
New UChicago research finds that children who saw an ‘equal’ gesture were more likely to express egalitarian beliefs
Allen Sanderson, who sparked ‘a love for economics’ in undergraduates, 1943-2025
Renowned sports economist remembered for his wit and devotion to his students
Economic inequality leads to democratic erosion, study finds
UChicago scholar sheds light on why elected officials threaten democracy more often than military coups in the 21st century
Changes to census will impact how Americans self-identify, study finds
Survey showed combined race and ethnicity questions caused fewer Hispanic Americans to identify as other races
Book examines the appeal of military rule
UChicago scholar of 20th-century Africa explores what happens when soldiers take over the government
Ralph A. Austen, historian of Africa and a ‘scholar’s scholar,’ 1937-2024
Champion for UChicago workshops remembered for his deep curiosity, dedication to community and family
New book explores emergence of touch-based language in DeafBlind communities
In ‘Going Tactile,’ UChicago linguistic anthropologist Terra Edwards investigates the nature of communication and its limits
First student awarded scholarship in honor of historian, civil rights activist Timuel D. Black
UChicago undergrad Arsima Araya honored for conversation series between students, faculty, alumni and neighbors
New UChicago course applies scientific reasoning to political decision making
In ‘Sense & Sensibility & Science,’ undergraduates get hands-on experience with scientific method