Campus & Community
November 17, 2017
Paul K. Kearns has been appointed director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory . President Robert J. Zimmer announced the appointment in his capacity as chairman of...Read more
November 15, 2017
The University of Chicago and the United States Army Research Laboratory held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the recently announced partnership between the organizations, and to observe Veterans Day with...Read more
By Louise Lerner
November 14, 2017
In the fall of 1942, scientists from around the U.S. were rushing to build the world’s first reactor at the University of Chicago. Seventy-five years later, a special College course...Read more
Source: UChicago
November 13, 2017
Ted Petry recounts world’s first nuclear reaction at UChicago, 75 years later
By Andrew Bauld
November 9, 2017
In recognition of a career spent helping to create the field of contemporary Chinese art history in higher education, Prof. Wu Hung will receive one of the highest academic honors...Read more
By Andrew Bauld
November 9, 2017
Dieter Roelstraete, an internationally renowned curator of contemporary art, has been named the next curator of the Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society . In his new role, effective November...Read more
November 8, 2017
Daniel S. Follmer, deputy dean and director of College Admissions at the University of Chicago, died of cancer on Nov. 4 at the age of 34. Follmer joined the University...Read more
By Susan Guibert
November 6, 2017
The Japanese government has honored Prof. Anil Kashyap, in recognition of his distinguished achievements and contributions to Japan. Kashyap is among the 149 foreign recipients of the Order of the...Read more
By Andrew Bauld
November 2, 2017
For the 71st time, UChicago scholars will debate whether savory latkes or sweet hamantashen deserve culinary dominance. The age-old question may never be answered, but it will be contested again...Read more
October 30, 2017
October 27, 2017
The University of Chicago Alumni Association has announced honors for six distinguished alumni who have influenced both the University of Chicago and the global community. The Alumni Medal recognizes achievement...Read more
Source: Education Dive
October 27, 2017
President Robert J. ZImmer gives testimony at Senate hearing on free expression
Source: Sports Illustrated
October 27, 2017
Football Head Coach Chris Wilkerson and students discuss UChicago football
By Andrew Bauld
October 26, 2017
Artist examines history of embassy that opened in Cuba before the Cold War
By David Mercer
October 25, 2017
Prof. Emeritus David L. Wallace, a statistician who co-authored a book that revealed the answer to one of American history’s most enduring questions, died on Oct. 9. He was 88...Read more
Source: Spotlight
October 25, 2017
President Robert J. Zimmer discusses UChicago’s strengths in magazine feature
Source: UChicago
October 22, 2017
Scientists’ writings reveal fears, fateful decisions behind 1942 experiment
October 20, 2017
Programming throughout fall reflects on 75th anniversary of historic experiment
By Louise Lerner
October 20, 2017
The University of Chicago officially opened its renovated Physics Research Center, which boasts new labs to pursue research on the mysteries of the universe, including dark matter, high-energy cosmic rays...Read more
By William Harms
October 18, 2017
Leaders and researchers to discuss decarceration in Nov. 2-4 events