Campus & Community

R. Darrell Bock, influential scholar of educational metrics, 1927–2021

Longtime professor remembered for unassuming demeanor, contributions to educational evaluation

Traditions old and new welcome UChicago students to campus

Undergraduates embark on intellectual journeys through O-Week events

Kimberly Kay Hoang to deliver Aims of Education address to first-year students

An annual UChicago tradition, the address spotlights the broader meaning and value of education

UChicago alumni awarded for professional achievements, service to University

Honors include prestigious Alumni Medal, given in recognition of exceptional career achievements

UChicago student and gymnast fulfills Olympic dreams in Tokyo

Rising third-year Liza Merenzon relishes journey, despite being sidelined by injury

Unique UChicago essay questions spark students’ creativity

Prompts encourage applicants to think beyond traditional admissions essay conventions and freely express themselves