The University of Chicago Magazine
Grapevines’ “microbial signature” may influence a wine’s taste and more, a blood pressure drug may help with multiple sclerosis, a UChicago bioethicist calls for more research into Muslims’ health behaviors, and a compound found in magnolia tree bark may prevent heart disease.
A search for the roots of knowledge, study abroad in Hong Kong, a survey of campus climate, a prestigious faculty (re)appointment, the University’s Board of Trustees names a new chair, and more.
The discovery of two species suggests greater variety of the earliest mammaliaforms.
UChicago’s Health Lab uses social scientific methods to address the needs of urban patients.
UChicago anesthesiologist Shakeela Hassan advocates for the healing force of interfaith music and human sound.
An antiviolence program helps South Side youth navigate the trauma that surrounds them.
Economist Michael Greenstone studies the human cost of China’s pollution in the Huai River Valley.
Household debt was the primary cause of the 2008 financial crisis, a Chicago Booth economist finds.
UChicago launches Urban Labs, an all-in, evidence-based effort to improve urban life.
Herbert J. Gans, PhB’47, AM’50, professor emeritus of sociology at Columbia University, reminds us that Chicago is also where Nichols left his mark on classical music radio.
The Magazine lists a selection of general interest books, films, and albums by alumni. For additional alumni releases, browse the Magazine’s Goodreads bookshelf.
