Landscape Architecture at the University of Chicago
Peter Lindsay Schaudt of Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects shares how by looking to the past and understanding modern day needs, the quadrangles transformed to evoke simplicity and elegance.
Giant Magellan Telescope enters construction phase
The 11 international partners of the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization, which includes the University of Chicago, announces the commitment of more than $500 million to begin construction of the first of a new generation of extremely large telescope...
Matthew Briones on grappling with new ideas
UChicago Associate Professor Matthew Briones talks about students being intellectually “unhoused” in the classroom.
Andrew Campbell on collaboration with students
UChicago Associate Professor Andrew Campbell shares how he cultivates a cooperative research relationship with his graduate students.
Daisy Delogu on managing time
UChicago Associate Professor Daisy Delogu gives advice on how graduate students can balance the demands of studies with the rest of life.
Daniel Holz on how students influence their professors
UChicago Associate Professor Daniel Holz shares how he’s gained a greater appreciation for students.
Christopher Kennedy on success
UChicago Professor Christopher Kennedy explains his goals for his graduate students.
Angela Olinto on asking new questions
UChicago Professor Angela Olinto discusses the challenges and delights of teaching when the subject matter moves into “the edge of knowledge.”
Ilaria Rebay on finding opportunities for students
UChicago Professor Ilaria Rebay discusses how she matches her students with faculty and laboratories that suit their research interests.
Sara Ray Stoelinga on the importance of teaching
UChicago Clinical Professor Sara Ray Stoelinga talks about the tradition of honoring teaching at her alma mater—and her surprise at receiving a Quantrell Award.