Education & Social Service

Jan–Feb/14

Earl Shorris, EX’54, established a free humanities course to help impoverished adults escape the “surround of force” that restricts their lives.

Jan–Feb/14

A new leader brings policy-world experience to Chapin Hall’s vital research on families’ well-being.

11.07.2013

Many questions, few answers about the Common Core.

Sept–Oct/13

UChicago dips a toe into long-distance learning with its first two online course offerings.

Sept–Oct/13

Davida Williams, AM’82, helps foster families navigate trauma and find trust.

May–June/13

Three alumni develop an online platform to streamline the path to publication.

May–June/13

Janice Guzon, ’14, will never see perfectly, but she’s focused on helping others.

04.05.2013

Facebook’s oldest user, Edythe Kirchmaier, 105, has some suggestions for you.
Jan–Feb/13

A new University program helps Chicago high school students navigate obstacles to college.

Nov–Dec/12

A two-day workshop helps grad students shift to the other side of the desk.

Sept–Oct/12

New Girl Scout chief of staff Nhadine Leung, AB’90, bleeds green.

May–June/12

The International Baccalaureate program raises high schoolers’ chances of attending—and finishing—college.