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University of Chicago merges humanities and arts into a new division
The University of Chicago has announced the unification of its Division of the Humanities and UChicago Arts into a single entity, now known as the Division of the Arts & Humanities.
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Exploring philosophy through the lens of Socrates with Agnes Callard
Agnes Callard, an associate professor at the University of Chicago, is deeply committed to the practice of philosophy in both her personal and professional life.
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Ewain Gwynne awarded New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for work on conformal probability
The New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for 2025 has been awarded to Ewain Gwynne from the University of Chicago.
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Rising measles cases in the U.S. urge vaccination; experts address common concerns
Measles, a highly contagious disease, poses significant risks but remains preventable with vaccination efforts.
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Winners of UChicago “Science as Art” 2025 competition revealed
The University of Chicago has revealed the winners of the "Science as Art" competition for 2025.
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Experts discuss impacts of Trump's tariff policies on US economy and global relations
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and broad reciprocal tariffs, stirring discussions on their economic implications.
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University of Chicago investigates antisemitic sign complaint
The University of Chicago is addressing a complaint received on March 29, indicating that a faculty member had displayed an antisemitic sign inside a first-floor office near a window.
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Study reveals origins of synovial joints in ancient predatory fish
Scientists from the University of Chicago have traced the evolutionary origins of synovial joints back to the common ancestors of all jawed vertebrates.
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UChicago researchers recognized as AAAS fellows for science contributions
Two researchers from the University of Chicago have been recognized as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for the year 2024.
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University of Chicago lab advances stroke prediction through innovative research
The University of Chicago's Awad Lab is making strides in understanding and preventing strokes and brain bleeds, conditions that significantly contribute to disability and death worldwide.
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University of Chicago addresses faculty concerns over privacy and student issues
University leadership at the University of Chicago has responded to an open letter from faculty members expressing concerns about privacy and student issues.
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Scholar debunks myth of 'golden ages' in new book
During the pandemic, Associate Professor Ada Palmer of the University of Chicago was frequently asked if COVID-19 might lead to a "golden age" similar to how some believe the Black Plague spurred the Renaissance.
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UChicago women’s track team clinches NCAA Division III indoor national title
The University of Chicago women's track and field team has claimed the NCAA Division III indoor national championship, marking a significant achievement for the program.
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University researchers discover new form of immune memory involving macrophages
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have identified a new form of immune memory involving macrophages, a type of white blood cell.
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University of Chicago offers innovative metabolism and exercise course
A group of University of Chicago students participated in a hands-on learning experience as part of the "Metabolism and Exercise" course.
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University of Chicago to hold 78th annual Latke-Hamantash Debate
The University of Chicago is set to host its 78th annual Latke-Hamantash Debate on March 30, exploring the merits of two traditional Jewish holiday foods.
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Chicago street doctors face rising demands amid growing homelessness
Dr. Thomas D. Huggett, a family medicine physician, has spent three decades working with marginalized and unhoused populations on Chicago's West Side.
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Pioneering attorney Jewel Stradford Lafontant remembered for breaking barriers
Jewel C. Stradford Lafontant's career was marked by numerous groundbreaking achievements.
