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Announcements Faculty Sociology Comparative Human Development

Richard P. Taub, esteemed sociologist who studied Chicago neighborhoods, 1937–2020

This obituary was originally published by UChicago News. Read it on their site here. UChicago scholar, policy expert on community development...

In the News Comparative Human Development COVID-19

Hyde Park Herald: At virtual town hall, education advocates share advice and resources for dealing with mental health during a pandemic, Assoc. Prof. Micere Keels discusses educator preparedness for the pandemic's mental health aftermath

Announcements Psychology Comparative Human Development Faculty

Two UChicago scholars elected to National Academy of Sciences

This article was originally published by UChicago News. Read the story on their site here. Profs. Giulia Galli, Susan Goldin-Meadow recognized for ...

Announcements Faculty Psychology Comparative Human Development

What nearly all languages have in common–whether you speak or sign

If you hear someone say “John and Mary kiss,” you’d likely imagine a single symmetrical action. But hear them say “John and Mary kiss each other,” and...

Announcements Faculty Alumni Comparative Human Development

Margaret Beale Spencer, PhD’76, elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Announcements Student Psychology Comparative Human Development

3 SSD Graduate Students recognized for excellence in course design

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Announcements Faculty Comparative Human Development

Michele Friedner (Comparative Human Development) is fostering a new dialogue about disability rights

Professor Michele Friedner is one of a new generation of faculty at the University of Chicago. Friedner aspires to bring fresh ideas and insights to s...