The University of Chicago Magazine

July–Aug/13

Astrophysicist Rocky Kolb takes over a Physical Sciences Division built on a strong foundation.

July–Aug/13

Two campus protests prompt an independent investigation and new policy recommendations.

July–Aug/13

Online fashion boutique Of a Kind offers a new read on retail.

July–Aug/13

Timothy Fuerst’s prescient models help shape monetary policy in the wake of the financial crisis.

July–Aug/13

Into the fray over Hilary Mantel’s comments about Kate Middleton.

July–Aug/13

A Law School course examines First Amendment issues from former prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald’s first-hand perspective.

July–Aug/13

The Magazine lists a selection of general-interest books, films, and albums by alumni. For additional alumni releases, browse the Magazine’s Goodreads bookshelf.

July–Aug/13

Highlights from the latest alumni news columns. Log into the Alumni & Friends Web Community using your CNetID and password to browse all alumni news by class year.

July–Aug/13

Researchers find imperfections in perfect pitch, investigate how prehistoric species emerged out of the tropics, and survey marital satisfaction among those who met online.  

July–Aug/13

Water research and resources, new life for an old magazine, connecting politics and policy, and Fermilab’s new leader.
July–Aug/13

Jewel C. Stradford Lafontant broke many barriers as a lawyer and public servant.

July–Aug/13

Readers comment on a story of long-lost love, a reversal of fortune in Russia, the variety of wine sellers’ cellars, the Chicago Theological Seminary’s sacred space, student life once upon a time, Herbert Lamm’s single-minded life of the mind, and more.