The University of Chicago Magazine
July–Aug/12
UChicago researchers see through the racial veil, find thinking in a foreign language leads to more rational decision making, move toward a universal flu vaccine, and determine that ninth-grade performance affects the graduation rate of nonnative English speakers.
A UChicago artist brightens a Loop intersection for the summer.
An Oriental Institute exhibit shows why images of ancient artifacts aren’t as accurate as we imagine.
During the Cultural Revolution in China, my father was declared a traitor, and my mother was imprisoned by the Red Guards and repeatedly coerced to divorce him.
Mike Michaels, X’61, explains how he was a fly on the wall in the creation of the greatest song in the history of rock and roll.
As fans flock to new music, some surprising cities lead the way.
As Harper Library turns 100, Arley D. Cathey, PhB’50, helps assure the future of the historic space.