Christopher Rhodes, recruiter of authors for U. of C. Press, dies at 38
Alumnus Christopher Rhodes, UChicago Press editor, remembered for his ‘intellectual curiosity’ and ‘dry sense of humor’
Everett C. Parker, champion of fair broadcasting practices, dies at 102
Alumnus Everett C. Parker remembered for leading reforms that helped minorities gain greater representation in broadcasting
The Complicated Business of Placemaking in a Place That Already Exists
Article examines Prof. Theaster Gates' revitalization efforts in downtown Gary, Ind. and Dorchester Projects on South Side
Next City
Amy Kass, taught literature at University of Chicago, dies
Alumna and Lect. Emerita Amy Kass remembered as an inspirational teacher who turned ‘clever and ambitious kids into wise and generous human beings’
Historian illuminates UChicago’s 125 years
John W. Boyer book recounts University’s extraordinary challenges and leaders
UChicago
First look inside Theaster Gates' new Stony Island Arts Bank
Prof. Theaster Gates' Stony Island Arts Bank, a hybrid community arts center, to open Oct. 3
Vietnamese culture inspires refugee, first-time author
Asst. Prof. Vu Tran discusses his writing career, saying ‘teaching has made me learn so I can better articulate about writing'
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Small Talk with Wendy Doniger
Prof. Wendy Doniger discusses her new book, ‘The Mare's Trap: Nature and Culture in the Kamasutra’
Mumbai Mirror
Pera Wirszup, former U. of C. lecturer and dorm supervisor, dies at 100
Longtime resident master and Lect. Pera Wirszup remembered as a paragon of 'joy, comfort and inspiration'
The Gifts of a Teacher
In op-ed, alumnus remembers Lect. Emeritus and alumna Amy Kass as a powerful teacher and 'a model of what it means to live life wisely, and meaningfully'
