University announces Gray Center for Arts & Inquiry
Gift from Richard and Mary L. Gray to support novel program linking artists, scholars.
Sarah Galer
Mansueto Library creates new space for thought
Opening this week, the new library serves a “hybrid culture” of physical and digital holdings.
Susie Allen
Beneath this bubble, a book-storing marvel
Architect Helmut Jahn's ambitious design of the new Joe and Rika Mansueto Library praised as "convention-busting"

Terrorism research gains world’s attention
Following Osama bin Laden’s death, experts like Robert Pape and Jenna Jordan ponder nation’s next steps.
Jeremy Manier
Ready, set . . . Scav Hunt!
Beloved campus tradition of Scavenger Hunt marks 25th anniversary—and shoots for a world record.
Sara Olkon
Real “Glee” inspires alum’s choir film
Sparked by a College course, Marissa Flaxbart, AB'05, creates a documentary on show choir at her former high school.
Sara Olkon
Chicago Youth Program Aims To Decrease Violence
SSA faculty members Harold Pollack and Dexter Voisin discuss neighborhood culture amid shootings

UChicago nurtures city’s Internet start-up scene
With mentors from Groupon and other local companies, young entrepreneurs are joining Chicago’s burgeoning tech industry.
Rachel Cromidas
Opera gives voice to veterans’ memories
For Lyric Opera’s “Hercules,” famed director Peter Sellars reaches out to UChicago veterans and scholars.
Sara Olkon
Emanuel names transition teams
Timothy Knowles, director of the Urban Education Institute, tabbed by Chicago mayor-elect
NBC-5 Chicago