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From our print archive: Medieval history professor James Cate, PhD’35, considers the oeuvre of Emily Post.

Chicago Harris’s Gary Project joins forces with a dynamic new mayor to reframe the Indiana steel town’s future.

Reflections on the life and work of trailblazing economist Gary Becker.

How the University of Chicago, the great books craze, and a love of Goethe helped create the Aspen Institute. 

Steve Cicala, AB’04, takes the time to honor his unlikely but generous mentor Gary Becker.

Dorothee E. Kocks, AB’78, found dignity in humility after her career dropped out from under her.

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

Philosopher Irad Kimhi teaches unhappiness in his own way.

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.

Readers appreciate a peek inside a cloistered religious order; a glimpse of retiring library director Judith Nadler’s career; the courage of the late George Anastaplo, AB’48, JD’51, PhD’64; the academic freedom of Milton Friedman, AM’33; the comfort of common cause against liberal bias; and more.

Argonne’s new director, Peter B. Littlewood, leads “dream teams” of scientists and engineers working to solve some of society’s most pressing challenges.