The University of Chicago Magazine

Jan–Feb/12

UChicago scientists are looking above and beyond to determine our place in the universe.

Nov–Dec/11

Recent faculty, staff, and alumni obituaries.

Nov–Dec/11

The Magazine's loud print redesign gave us a good excuse to turn up the volume online.

Nov–Dec/11

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

Nov–Dec/11

Magazine editor Amy Braverman Puma interviews University of Chicago Booth School of Business Dean Sunil Kumar.
Nov–Dec/11

In 1980s Baltimore, a family recalls an act of kindness—and finds a way to repay it.

Nov–Dec/11

Vince Michael, AB’82, AM’82, builds community by saving buildings.

Nov–Dec/11

Ready for winter? Use our pattern to snip a phoenix-shaped paper snowflake.
Nov–Dec/11

Microfinance was supposed to lead the poor out of poverty. Yet after a rash of borrower suicides in one Indian state, experts and governments question the industry’s success.

Nov–Dec/11

In his latest book, sociologist Richard Sennett, AB’64, explores the social craft of cooperation.

Nov–Dec/11

Bernard Sahlins, AB’43, lets the actors and the poets bring his spare performances to life.