Alumni volunteer for Peace Corps at high rate
The University of Chicago is once again a top school for Peace Corps volunteers, sending its graduates around the world to work in a variety of sustainable development projects. UChicago consistently...
View ArticleStudent earns national mathematics award
Sarah Peluse embraces UChicago math tradition of mentoring, friendships, and excellence.
View ArticleStudents learn about feature filmmaking with 'Divergent' internships
When the futuristic thriller Divergent started scouting locations for the film last year, Judy Hoffman saw a rare opportunity for her students. Hoffman, professor of practice in Cinema and Media...
View ArticleUniversity announces increases in education cost and financial aid budget
The University of Chicago has announced a 4 percent increase in the cost of undergraduate education for the 2014-15 academic year, accompanied by a 5 percent increase in the University’s financial aid...
View ArticleNew internships allow eight UChicago undergrads to spend summer at Marine...
Eight students in the College will spend their summer as research interns at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts, marking a new phase in the affiliation between the lab and the University...
View ArticleJay Ellison appointed Dean of Students in the College
John “Jay” Ellison, associate dean and secretary of the Administrative Board at Harvard College, has been appointed Dean of Students in the College at the University of Chicago. John W. Boyer, Dean of...
View ArticleFive UChicago students win Davis Projects for Peace grants
Three graduate students and two undergraduates have been awarded Davis Projects for Peace grants to design and implement grassroots projects around the world this summer. Graduate students Kelli Bosak,...
View ArticleTwo new Resident Masters to join South Campus and Max Palevsky residential...
College Housing has appointed two members of the faculty as Resident Masters in the South Campus and Max Palevsky Residential Commons. Starting this fall, Jason and Suzanne Riggle will begin their...
View ArticleThird-years win Goldwater Scholarship for scientific achievements
Two students in the College have been awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships for academic merit in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering. Ryan McGillicuddy and Anne Marsden...
View ArticleStudent filmmakers win awards for bioresearch documentaries
Two students in the College have won cash prizes at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York for documentary shorts about their fellow students. Yoonji Kim, a second-year biological science student, won...
View ArticleMetcalf paid internships reach new milestone—1,000 students this year
More than 1,000 students in the College will work in paid internships this academic year through the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program, a new height for the program that has seen exponential growth since...
View ArticleGroundbreaking for new residence hall and dining commons on June 6
The UChicago community is invited to a Friday, June 6 ceremonial groundbreaking for the new campus north residence hall and dining commons. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and neighbors are welcome to...
View ArticleUniversity to celebrate Class of 2014 during Spring Convocation
The UChicago community will gather on Saturday, June 14 to honor the accomplishments of its degree candidates during the University’s 519th Convocation . [view:story=block_1] More than 17,000 family,...
View ArticleUChicago students win 11 Critical Language Scholarships from State Department
The U.S. Department of State has awarded Critical Language Scholarships to 11 UChicago students who will spend the summer learning languages overseas. These highly competitive scholarships pay all...
View ArticleKathleen Paige Bohanon, fourth-year in College, 1992–2014
Kathleen Paige Bohanon, fourth-year in the College, was guided by a passion for science, an infectious kindness, and an endless curiosity about the people and the world around her. She died on May 8 in...
View ArticleClass of 2014 sets record with Senior Class Gift participation and giving
Graduates in the Class of 2014 gave back to the College in record numbers and with a record amount this year, raising $107,000 for the Senior Class Gift . The 1,013 students who participated represent...
View ArticleStudy abroad creates scenes of discovery
College students share cultural adventures through photo, video, and essay contests
View ArticleExtra effort by staff members keeps UChicago community safe and warm
As Chicago endured a pummeling from snow and record cold temperatures in the last few days, hundreds of people at the University of Chicago have been working behind the scenes and around the clock to...
View ArticleFourth-year Sarah Peluse wins Schafer Prize for excellence in mathematics
Sarah Peluse, a fourth-year student in the College, has been recognized for her excellence in mathematics and her contributions to the field with the Alice T. Schafer Mathematics Prize. The prize,...
View ArticleUChicago to host NPR show Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! on Jan. 30
The University of Chicago will host a special free taping of the popular NPR news quiz Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me! for UChicago students and the general public. The show will present its first-ever...
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