Graduate alumni
In a new book Austin Lim, PhD’14, explores brain science through science fiction.
Daryl Fairweather’s (AM’12, PhD’14) new book encourages readers to think like an economist.
Daisy Rockwell, AB’91, AM’98, PhD’98, sees literary translation as a creative act.

The Magazine is delighted to present the 2025 Alumni Award recipients. A celebration of their achievements took place at Alumni Weekend, May 1–4, 2025.
In his ultrabrief “Laconics,” retired English professor David Shields, AM’75, PhD’82, cuts straight to the heart of things.
How literary scholar David Shields, AM’75, PhD’82, came to rediscover dozens of forgotten crops and preserve Southern culinary heritage.
Journalist Nicola Twilley, AM’01, examines the relationship between food and the built environment.
Two UChicagoans join a distinguished group of Nobel laureates.