Entrance to the Booth School of Business in Chicago, IL
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 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.'

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

Yuval Sharon

How do tariffs work, and who will they impact? UChicago experts explain

A view of shipping containers through a fence

UChicago researchers work to improve batteries by looking at textures

Prof. Y. Shirley Meng

Hans-Josef Klauck, leading scholar of the New Testament and early Christianity, 1946–2025

Prof. Hans-Josef Klauck

What is measles and how dangerous is it? UChicago experts explain

Graphic illustration of a virus

AROUND UCHICAGO

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.

What Socrates can teach us
In Q&A, UChicago philosopher Agnes Callard talks new book and cultivating an ‘inherently inquisitive’ approach to conversations with others
Marble statue of philosopher Socrates in a chair with his chin on his hand in "thinker" pose.
In Q&A, UChicago philosopher Agnes Callard talks new book and cultivating an ‘inherently inquisitive’ approach to conversations with others

Kunle Odunsi named speaker for UChicago’s 2025 Convocation ceremony
Renowned oncologist to address graduates at June 7 campus-wide event
Prof. Kunle Odunsi
Renowned oncologist to address graduates at June 7 campus-wide event

Two UChicago scientists named Association for the Advancement of Science fellows in 2025

Students walk through Gordon Center for Integrative Science

There’s no such thing as a ‘golden age,’ says Renaissance scholar
In new book, UChicago’s Ada Palmer explores popular misunderstandings of the Renaissance and historical myths used for political gain
Danse Macabre painting
In new book, UChicago’s Ada Palmer explores popular misunderstandings of the Renaissance and historical myths used for political gain

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.
Inside the Lab
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.

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
A group of five students on a bridge in front of a pagoda-like building and willow trees.
Two College students share their summer experiences abroad through the FLAG program

UChicago Class Visits

UChicago students engage their senses outside the classroom
Undergraduates create art by listening, touching, tasting and smelling our impact on the environment
A college student sits on stone steps outside while sketching or writing on a piece of paper.
Undergraduates create art by listening, touching, tasting and smelling our impact on the environment

PODCASTS

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Can your DNA predict your future?, with Dalton Conley
Sociologist examines how genetic science could forecast your income, education and love life
A child looks in the mirror
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
A grieving woman stands with a rose
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
Two parents read to their child
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
Dog at cemetery
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
A child with measles
Infectious disease expert examines the latest outbreaks—and the uncertain future of children’s health

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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.

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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Carbon-14 dating, explained
First developed in the late 1940s at UChicago, carbon dating can determine the age of organic materials as old as 60,000 years.
A 2,000 year old painted wood mask from an ancient Egyptian coffin.
First developed in the late 1940s at UChicago, carbon dating can determine the age of organic materials as old as 60,000 years.

Improv, explained
Modern improv comedy began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s.
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Modern improv comedy began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s.

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Events

Apr

18

the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton Exhibition Opening

the undercommons : New Work by Brandon Carlton Exhibition Opening

Arts Incubator, Washington Park

Apr

18

Attractions of the Moving Image w/ Tom Gunning

Attractions of the Moving Image w/ Tom Gunning

Logan Center, Screening Room

Apr

21

Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk

Charles M. Harper Center, Room 100-9H

Apr

23

Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk

Swift Hall, Room 406

Apr

23

Dean’s Forum With Anand Venkatkrishnan

Dean’s Forum With Anand Venkatkrishnan

Swift Hall, Common Room

Apr

23

Mind Bytes 2025

Mind Bytes 2025

Ida Noyes Hall