Faculty Student Announcements

A new Big Problems course offers scientific thinking to improve decision-making in a democracy

In the timely new class, UChicago undergraduates join UC Berkeley and Harvard to apply scientific reasoning in everyday life By Sarah Steimer (phot...

In the News Faculty Economics

CBS News - Some companies discriminate against Black job applicants more than others, report finds; VIDEO - Asst. Prof Evan Rose discusses his research into discrimination towards Black job applicants

In the News Faculty Political Science

The Business Times - China’s young people are giving up on saving for retirement; Article quotes Prof. Dali Yang on Chinese youth saving habits

In the News Faculty Economics

The Financial Express - Reconceptualising economics; Article references writing by Prof. Michael Kremer on the future of economics

In the News Faculty History

Chronicle of Higher Education - Associate Professors and the 'Second Book Problem'; Article references writing from Prof. Kenneth Pomeranz

Political Science Faculty Announcements

Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson to Keynote 2024 Hagel Lecture

With his experience overseeing U.S. election systems and keen understanding of border issues, Johnson will bring important insights into foreign and d...

Faculty Economics Announcements

Posthumously-published edited volume of Gary Becker’s work shows the economist’s evolution

The text uses Becker’s drafts and notes to paint an inspiring picture of his economic approach to human behavior. By Sarah Steimer Published las...

In the News Faculty Political Science

i News UK - Another pandemic is possible: the world must take action now; In Op-ed, Prof. Dali Yang argues for global readiness for future pandemics, referencing his recent book 'Wuhan'

In the News Faculty Psychology

Chicago Mag - Forget Me Not: The University of Chicago's Wilma Bainbridge is getting to the bottom of what makes certain artwork memorable; Article details research from Asst. Prof. Wilma Bainbridge

In the News Faculty Political Science

WGBH - On campus, Jewish and Muslim students fear their safety; Prof. Robert Pape discusses his research into campus climates across the US