The University of Chicago Magazine
Fama, Hansen earn the Nobel Prize for revolutionizing how economists and investors take stock.
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.
In one of the oldest chapters of American history—the Pilgrims’ flight from persecution—historian Jeremy Bangs, EX’67, finds new ground to cover.
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.
Astrophysicist Josh Frieman, PhD’89, works on the dark side, studying the night sky for insight into the accelerating expansion of the universe.
President Robert J. Zimmer discusses initiatives that renew the University’s commitment to being an intellectual destination for scholars across disciplines.
Remembering editor Felicia Antonelli Holton, AB’50, who reinvigorated the Magazine with depth and wit.
The Magazine lists a selection of general-interest books, films, and albums by alumni. For additional alumni releases, browse the Magazine’s Goodreads bookshelf.
A UChicago basketball legend excels in a new arena, giving thanks to those who provided assists.
Call it nuts—but UChicago’s first family of football had an unusual pet.
Anne Ford, AM’99, questioned her own academic ability—then she started asking questions of others.