The University of Chicago Magazine
Studying anthropology prepared Ian Urbina, AM’97, for a headline career in investigative journalism.
Doctors are taught to fight death—but it’s a losing battle. Some are looking beyond biomedicine to help them better communicate with patients about the end of life.
At the Arts Incubator, creative minds build on the cultural wealth of Chicago’s South Side
Scholars discuss the causes of growing economic inequality in the United States and what to do about it.
Looking back on a century of results, School of Social Service Administration dean Neil B. Guterman shares SSA’s plans to make a global impact on social work.
Readers consider faculty members’ predictions for 2040, continue a discussion of population control, comment on the Magazine’s new publication schedule, and more.
The Magazine lists a selection of general interest books, films, and albums by alumni. For additional alumni releases, browse the Magazine’s Goodreads bookshelf.
Readers discuss the University’s policy on freedom of expression; add personal recollections of chemist Harold Urey; celebrate professor Robert Morrissey, PhD’82, and the University’s Center in Paris; respond to other readers’ letters; and more.
A new documentary on philanthropist Julius Rosenwald leaves UChicago on the cutting room floor.