Campus & Community

Sen. Durbin visits Chicago-based groups confronting youth violence

The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Becoming A Man, along with other locally based projects, “are programs that work” against youth violence, Sen. Dick Durbin said after a Wednesday, Aug. 8 presentation at the Sinai Community Institute. “We h...

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Creative essay challenge inspires College community

Applicants take on tradition of unusual essay questions created by current students and alumni.


Dianna Douglas

‘Color Jam’ brightens downtown Chicago

Jessica Stockholder takes on her biggest canvas yet, a public art project that captures city-dwellers’ imagination.


Dianna Douglas

After war, classroom offers a new outlook

Three veterans trade military service for graduate studies in the humanities.


Susie Allen

Landmark initiative reimagines humanistic inquiry

Neubauer Collegium, supported by $26.5 million gift, to promote collaboration on big questions.


Susie Allen