The University of Chicago Magazine

Nov–Dec/13

A study of how cancer evades the immune system reveals promising therapeutic potential.

Nov–Dec/13

Fama, Hansen earn the Nobel Prize for revolutionizing how economists and investors take stock.

Nov–Dec/13

To approach religion with intellectual rigor, says Divinity School dean Margaret Mitchell, AM’82, PhD’89, is to play with fire. She stokes the embers.

Nov–Dec/13

In one of the oldest chapters of American history—the Pilgrims’ flight from persecution—historian Jeremy Bangs, EX’67, finds new ground to cover.

Nov–Dec/13

Joshua Mitchell, PhD’89, reflects on how students from Washington to Iraq differ in their understanding of Tocqueville’s “lonely man” in the democratic age.

Nov–Dec/13

Astrophysicist Josh Frieman, PhD’89, works on the dark side, studying the night sky for insight into the accelerating expansion of the universe.

Nov–Dec/13

President Robert J. Zimmer discusses initiatives that renew the University’s commitment to being an intellectual destination for scholars across disciplines.

Nov–Dec/13

Remembering editor Felicia Antonelli Holton, AB’50, who reinvigorated the Magazine with depth and wit.

Nov–Dec/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.

Sept–Oct/13

A UChicago basketball legend excels in a new arena, giving thanks to those who provided assists.

Sept–Oct/13

Call it nuts—but UChicago’s first family of football had an unusual pet.

Sept–Oct/13

Recent faculty, staff, board, and alumni obituaries.