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Associated Press- Back in Europe, Biden tries to show allies US is with them; Prof. William Howell discusses the political challenges Pres. Biden faces

Crain's Chicago Business - To keep the Bears in Chicago, partner with them; Prof. Christopher Berry and Research Prof. Justin Marlowe make the case for a public-private partnership to keep the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field

Exploring a 1930s Jewish reckoning with danger and helplessness

Kenneth Moss’ latest book, An Unchosen People, traces cultural and political creativity among Polish Jews born not out of possibility and agency, but ...

Mihaly “Mike” Csikszentmihalyi, pioneering psychologist, passes away at 87

The “Father of Flow Theory” inspired countless leaders, colleagues, students, and more in his exploration of optimal and positive experiences. By S...

In new book, UChicago scholars confront white supremacy across American life

This story was originally published by UChicago News. Read the article on their site here.  Historians bring together essays that offer insight i...

New York Times - Baseball, popular but no longer dominant, seeks to reclaim its cool; Assoc. Prof. Matthew Briones discusses Black culture and the notion of "cool" in American life

NPR - Hate on trial in Virginia, four years after deadly extremist rally; Asst. Prof. Kathleen Belew comments on the role of civil litigation in challenging white supremacist groups

Christian Science Monitor - Biden won’t shield Trump records. Will he regret it? Prof. William Howell discusses executive power and the presidency

Washington Post - Opinion: The ‘fraudits’ are flopping; Article cites investigation of election fraud claims co-authored by Prof. Andrew Eggers

UChicago Alumni Invited to the 2021 John Hope Franklin Lectures

  Please join University faculty, students, alumni, and staff for this year’s John Hope Franklin Lectures. Organized by the Department of Histo...