Convocation

Celebrating the Class of 2026

With a ‘boundless love of knowledge,’ UChicago’s Class of 2026 called to boldly face the future

Speakers urge new graduates to embrace the unknown, having cultivated a ‘Chicago mind’

‘No limit to what UChicago taught you’: Class Day speakers look to future
Students, alum reflect on embracing possibilities and overcoming uncertainty

Class of 2026 looks back on the journeys to Convocation
Across UChicago, graduating students built a campus space program, logged hundreds of hours of pro bono legal service and much more

National Cancer Institute awards $66M to renew clinical trial center at UChicago

Oncology Statistics and Data Management Center provides expertise and support for national clinical trials

Two University of Chicago professors elected to British Royal Society

“ElectrolyteGPT” can generate new formulations for battery development

Many planets might be ‘soot factories’, according to new study

Stretchable AI patch computes on your body, no server required

Is that song AI-generated? UChicago scientists create tool to check

AROUND UCHICAGO

From Booth to Google: An alum learns to lead AI innovation

Satyajeet Salgar, MBA’07, reflects on how UChicago prepared him for nearly two decades of innovation at a tech giant

David M. Rubenstein, JD’73, extends support of the Rubenstein Scholars Program with $15 million gift
Since 2010, the Board of Trustees chair has provided a total of $75 million to provide 220 students with full-tuition scholarships

Daniel Kind awarded 2026 Hugo F. Sonnenschein Medal of Excellence
Fourth-year will receive the College honor on Class Day

UChicago dedicates data science and AI building in honor of alumni supporters
The Lorraine and Yuji Suzuki Center is the new home of the Data Science Institute

UChicago men’s tennis team wins NCAA title—its third in five years
Maroons clinch back-and-forth battle in final and deciding match

PODCASTS

Big Brains homepage

Episode 182

Quantum technology, explained: A Big Brains live event
UChicago scientists demystify quantum, separate hype from reality, and explore potential applications—from cybersecurity to medical sensors to computers

Episode 181

Our untapped superpower: Connecting with others, with Nicholas Epley
Behavioral scientist explores how our health and happiness benefit from conversations with strangers, family or friends

Episode 180

Why the Fed matters now more than ever, with Douglas Diamond
Nobel laureate examines future of Federal Reserve leadership and independence—and how to address future financial crises

Episode 179

Anxious? Avoidant? How to build more secure relationships, with Amir Levine
Neuroscientist explains how attachment styles change from childhood to adulthood—and how we can become more secure

Episode 178

Could AI models forecast extreme weather events? with Pedram Hassanzadeh
Climate scientist explains how models are being trained to predict heat waves, monsoons and even unprecedented ‘gray swan’ events

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Class Visits

Class Visits

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In ‘Gaming the Gods,’ UChicago undergrads use video games as primary texts to understand religious symbolism and ritual practice

Stevie Wonder is beloved. But can anyone explain his legacy?
In the “Wonder Lab," a UChicago course brought together students and community members to examine the critical influence of an icon

Harnessing the history of Chicago through its archives
A new College course sends students to uncover the ‘hidden stories of the Second City’ in special collections from the Stockyard Institute to Harold Washington Library

New course explores 100 years of anthropology at UChicago
‘Anthropology at Chicago’ pairs faculty conversations with archival research for College students as department approaches its centennial

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Inside the Lab

Explore Labs Across UChicago

Inside the Lab

Sebo Lab: Programming robots to better interact with humans

Go inside the laboratory of Sarah Sebo, whose Human-Robot Interaction lab at the University of Chicago is programming robots with social skills, in order to build trust and rapport with humans. The goal is to develop robots that can improve performance, including better learning outcomes for children.

Sheffield Lab: Understanding the neuroscience of memories
Watch UChicago neurobiologist Mark Sheffield and his team investigate the mechanisms of memory by studying neuron activity and connections. Their research could enhance the treatment of memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and PTSD.

Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease
Step inside Asst. Prof. Sam Light’s lab to learn how scientists are mapping the incredible network of microbes living inside your gut—and how they can affect health or disease.

Awad Lab: Predicting and preventing strokes and brain bleeds
In the newest episode of Inside the Lab, visit Prof. Issam Awad and learn about his team's mission: to prevent strokes before they happen.

Events

Jun

7

Too Much, Not Enough: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition II

Too Much, Not Enough: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition II

Logan Center, Gallery

Jun

12

Caribbean Intensities in Music and Sound Symposium

Caribbean Intensities in Music and Sound Symposium

Franke Institute for the Humanities Regenstein Library, Room S-102

Jun

12

Caribbean Rhythms with Rocket & Gizzae

Caribbean Rhythms with Rocket & Gizzae

Logan Center, Café Logan

Jun

13

Juneteenth with the Committed Knitters

Juneteenth with the Committed Knitters

337 E. Garfield Blvd, the Arts Lawn

Jun

16

Third Tuesday Jazz: Richard Johnson Trio

Third Tuesday Jazz: Richard Johnson Trio

Logan Center, Café Logan

Jun

17

BMRC 20th Anniversary Symposium on Black Chicago

BMRC 20th Anniversary Symposium on Black Chicago

Regenstein Library, Room 122A