Harry Hoffner, scholar on ancient Hittite civilization, dies at 80
Prof. Harry Hoffner remembered as world-renowned scholar of ancient languages and creator of influential Hittite dictionary
New University of Oregon president: Michael Schill, law dean at U of Chicago
Prof. Michael Schill, dean of the Law School, named president of the University of Oregon
The Oregonian
Physicists Battle over Meaning of Incontrovertible in Global Warming Fight
Prof. Robert Rosner, Argonne scientist Seth Darling discuss APS’ decision to clarify language in official position on climate change
Scientific American
Philip Glass’ musical journey
Renowned composer, AB'56, recounts formative UChicago teenage years in memoir
Phillip Glass
China’s Best Bet: Doubling Down on Reform, Not Stimulus
In op-ed, Henry Paulson, chairman of Paulson Institute, argues the Chinese economy needs to slow down for necessary reform
Sexual Assault on Campus: 9 Views on What Will Signal Progress
In op-ed, Prof. Geoffrey Stone argues that to end sexual assault on campus, colleges must rigorously define procedures
The new civil rights movement doesn’t need an MLK
In op-ed, Prof. Cathy Cohen argues that grassroots movements and digital activism have replaced need for Civil Rights leaders
What the ‘religious freedom’ controversy is really about
In op-ed, Prof. David Strauss explains how 'religious freedom' bills are ‘a conflict between the demands of religion, demands of society’
Why a Harvard Professor Has Mixed Feelings When Students Take Jobs in Finance
Article cites study by Profs. Kevin Murphy, Robert Vishny, which finds countries suffer when workers transfer wealth, not produce it
Reducing Illinois prison population is a marathon, not a sprint
In op-ed, Asst. Prof. Matthew Epperson argues efforts to reverse mass incarceration must consider needs of released prisoners
