University of Chicago News

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.

UChicago students explore global careers over spring break

2025 Latke-Hamantash Debate examines: What’s trending?

Awards

UChicago announces recipients of 2025 Academic Communicators Network awards

Honors

Jenny Trinitapoli receives top honor from UChicago Press

UChicago student and Marine veteran awarded Truman scholarship

AROUND UCHICAGO

NASA’s Curiosity rover finds evidence for long-ago CO2 atmosphere on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover discovered minerals that indicate Mars once had a thick carbon dioxide atmosphere capable of supporting liquid water.

UChicago receives $100 million gift to support Chicago Booth’s Executive MBA program

Program to be renamed in honor of commitment from alum Konstantin Sokolov, MBA’05, who said: 'The lessons I learned, the experiences I gained, and the friendships I forged at Booth remain the foundation of my career and my life.'

UChicago undergraduates tackle disease research

Students drive innovation in neuroscience, bioengineering and cancer therapy

Opera director Yuval Sharon to deliver Berlin Family lectures beginning May 6

Acclaimed artistic director to explore opera as ‘friendly anarchy’ in three-part lecture, performance series

Studies identify promising new treatments for ulcerative colitis

Research by UChicago scientists offer chances for patients who don’t respond to existing treatments

SPECIAL SERIES

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.

Inside the Lab

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.

Winners of the 2025 UChicago Science as Art competition announced

Stunning images from the UChicago community highlighted research on areas ranging from telescopes to trilobites.

Dispatches from Abroad

UChicago language immersion grants inspire ‘a curiosity for the world’

Two College students share their summer experiences abroad through the FLAG program

Big Brains podcast

Exploring the groundbreaking research and discoveries transforming our world

Episode

Can your DNA predict your future?, with Dalton Conley

Sociologist examines how genetic science could forecast your income, education and love life

Episode 156

Can you really die of a broken heart? The hidden dangers of grief with Mary Frances O'Connor

Psychologist examines the stress that loss has on the body—and how society can help

Episode 155

The science behind raising successful kids, with Ariel Kalil

Developmental psychologist explains how parents can best invest time to close the education gap

Episode 154

Do animals understand death?, with Susana Monsó

In ‘Playing Possum,’ philosopher examines whether animals can grasp mortality—from dogs mourning owners to orcas grieving young

Episode 153

Why measles is resurging—and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, with Adam Ratner

Infectious disease expert examines the latest outbreaks—and the uncertain future of children’s health

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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity?

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Why rights matter—and what’s the matter with rights

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Dark energy, explained

Coined by University of Chicago astrophysicist Michael Turner in 1998, dark energy—the force causing the universe to expand faster over time—remains one of the great mysteries of physics.

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