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The Heckman equation: early childhood education benefits all

Prof. James Heckman argues that guaranteed education for poor families is an investment that pays off in decreased crime and lower social welfare costs


U. of C. announces $10 million program to help low-income students

President Obama highlights UChicago initiative to expand college opportunities, funded by gift from Steven and Priscilla Kersten


University community celebrates lasting legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, a South Side native who as a child heard Martin Luther King speak, delivered the keynote address and addressed the audience during UChicago's Jan. 15 MLK Celebration at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. University stude...

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The real-estate artist

Theaster Gates, director of Arts and Public Life, looks to transform the South Side with innovative real-estate concepts


Surveillance critics, defenders square off on Hill

Prof. Geoffrey Stone argues that private companies, not federal government, should hold NSA phone data


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