Peirce urges young artists to test limits
Acclaimed filmmaker Kimberly Peirce, AB’90, says teachers like Prof. Lauren Berlant shaped her sense of artistic adventure.
David E. Ford Jr.
'Madness' and 'Candide' are top Jeff Award winners
Court Theatre's Charles Newell and Doug Peck honored for musical Porgy and Bess
Dawson seeks change through political research
As director of Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, Michael Dawson sees flux in views about race and progress.
William Harms
Theaster Gates takes new leap as arts pioneer
Long ambitious in his artistic and civic vision, Gates will foster new connections as Director of Arts and Public Life.
Susie Allen
Eric Fischer’s social maps show world in a new light
In illustrations of social media usage and other trends, alumnus bridges art and analysis.
Michael Drapa
Mansueto Library emerges as a Chicago icon
Oct. 11 dedication at Harper Memorial Commons celebrates new library’s central role in campus life and scholarship.
Susie Allen
Students study insects as 'green' food
Undergraduate-led company sees bugs as sustainable alternative to traditional meat. Can they convince consumers?
Sara Olkon
Yo-Yo Ma stops in Chicago for a special performance
Famed cellist accompanies poetry reading by Jerlan Payne, a University of Chicago Charter School student
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Pawar brings student’s focus to City Council
At age 30, SSA graduate student Ameya Pawar surprised everyone by winning a Chicago City Council seat
Kadesha Thomas
Hyde Park celebrates jazz in every corner
Fifth annual festival hailed "as the most artistically satisfying fest on Chicago's jazz calendar"