Students debate global challenges with Gates
Discussion leads to questioning of assumptions and a fresh look at global poverty, education, and public health.
Sara Olkon
Medical volunteers help bring healing to Haiti
Amid enduring trauma from the Jan. 12 earthquake, Medical Center teams provide much-needed care.
Cheryl L. Reed
Student-led lectures thrive on pure curiosity
Grassroots “tea room” series offers a stage for intellectual passion, from math theorems to food science to Shakespeare.
Sara Olkon
Susie Allen
Student-led lectures thrive on pure curiosity
Grassroots “tea room” series offers a stage for intellectual passion, from math theorems to food science to Shakespeare.
Susie Allen
Sara Olkon
Tracing scholarly values leads author to Chicago
A new book on The Great American University spurs lively exchange about the University’s culture of constant questioning.
Jeremy Manier
Putting human rights ideas into action
Students in innovative program use liberal-arts training to confront global challenges, prepare for their future.
Sarah Galer
Putting human rights ideas into action
Students in innovative program use liberal-arts training to confront global challenges, prepare for their future.
Sarah Galer
Oriental Institute’s founding tale full of adventure
<p>Exhibition relives James Henry Breasted’s dangerous but fruitful 1919–20 journey to the Mideast.</p>
William Harms
Starlit memories lead scientist back to his roots
Observatory designed for Greek youth fulfills Thanasis Economou’s lifelong love of space exploration.
Steve Koppes
Students' book transforms classics into 'tweets'
Alex Aciman and Emmett Rensin, now second years in the College, satirize great literature and modern culture in their new book, Twitterature.
Susan Soric