Chicago developing foreign affairs chops
Daniel Diermeier, dean of Chicago Harris, discusses growth of Chicago Harris’ international policy studies, citing founding of the Pearson Institute
Roundup: Hong Kong favored by top-level research institutions
Article cites President Robert J. Zimmer’s remarks on importance of institutional connections with Hong Kong
Xinhua
Obama foundation chief: Chicago needs to get house in order
Marty Nesbitt, Barack Obama Foundation chairman, discusses timelines for choosing architect and possible location for library, but says city of Chicago must first address violence on South Side
Patients’ Needs Addressed In Person-Centered Health Care
Prof. Marshall Chin discusses the need for ‘patient-centered care’ in article about University of Chicago Medicine’s Comprehensive Care Program
Associated Press
Use RICO Law on Deadly Street Gangs
In op-ed, Prof. Charles Lipson urges the use of organized crime laws to combat Chicago’s gang violence
Real Clear Politics
Dr. Richard Landau, who led endocrinology at University of Chicago, dies
Article remembers Prof. Richard Landau as compassionate, tenacious and a leader in endocrinology
Religion Makes Children More Selfish, Say Scientists
<p>Study led by Prof. Jean Decety finds children from religious households are less likely to be altruistic than those from nonreligious ones</p>