Helping the world’s poor claim legal rights
When lawyers for International Justice Mission first encountered a Kenyan inmate named Peter in late 2009, he had been languishing in prison without bail for 12 months on charges of robbery with violence—an offense punishable by death.
Sarah Galer
Center in Beijing opens with focus on collaboration
As nine pairs of scissors sliced through scarlet ribbon, a cheer went up on Wednesday from hundreds of people who filled the gleaming halls and galleries and classrooms of the University of Chicago’s Center in Beijing.
Brooke O’Neill
Work-life balance benefits low-wage workers, employers
Assoc. Prof. Susan Lambert finds people who need flexible arrangements often don’t have them
Miller-McCune
A look at the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library
Five stories underground, the library of the future is taking shape. When the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library opens in spring of 2011, it will be both an invaluable resource for scholars and an iconic building at the heart of campus. The glass dome will...
Public school students forge path to top colleges
The University started Collegiate Scholars to help Chicago Public Schools students set high goals. Now the first graduating class has set a national example.
Sara Olkon