Crossed lines
A secret in her own family led Allyson Hobbs, AM’02, PhD’09, to uncover the hidden history of racial passing
The University of Chicago Magazine
Teaching meditation to kids in Chicago swiftly reduced crime and dropout rates
Article cites Prof. Harold Pollack, who says youth programs like Becoming A Man can be ‘cost-effective, and a feasible part of a solution’
Young AME Minister on Mother Emanuel: ‘That Could Have Been Any One Of Us At A Bible Study On A Wednesday Night’
Divinity School student discusses Charleston church shooting, acknowledging ministers’ challenge ‘to push the message of love in an era of hatred’
National Journal
Find ‘joy in the making’ no matter the discipline
University of Chicago graduates embark on their next journey after the 523rd Convocation
Find 'joy in the making' no matter the discipline
Rainy skies cleared seemingly on cue as members of the University of Chicago community gathered Saturday, June 13, for the University’s 523rd Convocation.
Mary Abowd
Teaching Kids in Jail to ‘Think Slow,’ So They Won’t Come Back
Article examines Becoming A Man, youth intervention program studied by UChicago Crime Lab, which teaches kids to recognize impulsive decision-making
Using Media to Impact Policy
Harold Pollack tells the story of his brother-in-law to raise awareness about intellectual disability
William Harms
Stanley Cup Final. NBA Finals. Which is correct?
Article cites Prof. Chris Kennedy, who explains linguistic reasons for using both 'finals' and 'final' in sports
Teaching Youth To Think ‘Slow’ May Help Reduce Crime
Article profiles research by UChicago Crime Lab, which examines effectiveness of Becoming A Man youth intervention program
Five Thirty Eight
City promised upgrades near Obama library
Author details possible improvements to transportation, urban environment around potential Obama Presidential Center sites on South Side