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In the News Faculty Psychology

Washington Post: Why making your diet part of your identity is bad for your health — and society, Prof. Katherine Kinzler considers the cultural baggage behind diet and the "social nature of food"

In the News Faculty Political Science

Chicago Sun Time: Will your mailed-in ballot be counted? We did a test-mailing to see. Prof. Susan Stokes discusses mail-in ballots and importance of early voting

In the News Faculty Sociology

RNS: Report: People who are highly spiritual tend to be more civic-minded, Assoc. Prof Omar M. McRoberts comments on spirituality and connection

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...

Announcements Faculty Economics

Nobel-winning economist Michael Kremer to join UChicago faculty as University Professor

Development economist appointed to Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Kremer has been appointed Unive...

Announcements Faculty Anthropology Psychology

Michael Silverstein Memorial Scholarship Fund Established

The Michael Silverstein Memorial Fund is devoted to expanding access to anthropology at the University of Chicago and diversifying the scholarship wit...

Faculty Anthropology Psychology Announcements

Michael Silverstein, groundbreaking anthropologist and linguist, 1945-2020

In half-century at UChicago, scholar made ‘foundational’ contributions to understanding of language Prof. Michael Silverstein, a leading University...

Announcements Faculty

Thirteen UChicago faculty receive named, distinguished service professorships

This article was originally published on the UChicago News site. View the story on their page here. Thirteen University of Chicago faculty memb...

Faculty

Dan C. Lortie, Renowned Scholar and Teacher (1926-2020)

  Dan C. Lortie, Professor Emeritus, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, at the age of 94. Professor Lortie earned his doctorate in sociology from th...

Faculty Economics Announcements

Economist Manasi Deshpande Named a 2020 William T. Grant Scholar

By Sheila Evans Manasi Deshpande’s research focuses on social insurance and public assistance programs, and how to design them optimally. With...