Announcements Faculty History

Professor and mentor Julie Saville (1947-2023) remembered for her influence on the study of slavery, emancipation, and plantation societies

By Sarah Steimer Julie Saville made an enormous impact on the field of history — and perhaps an even greater impression on her colleagues, students...

In the News Faculty Political Science

Salon - The killing of Gaza’s environment: Israel war turning Gaza into unlivable hellscape; Prof. Robert Pape says “Gaza is one of the most intense civilian punishment campaigns in history"

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The Guardian - Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing’s ire for congratulating new president; Prof. Dali Yang comments on Taiwanese election results

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The Week - Swatting attacks could be a sign of political violence to come; Prof. Robert Pape discusses ongoing threats of political violence in the U.S.

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The Guardian - ‘Better be scared’: threats of political violence foretell tense election year; Prof. Robert Pape discusses political violence in the U.S.

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The Guardian - Ko Wen-je: the provocative outsider who could tip Taiwan election balance; Prof. Dali Yang comments on significance of Taiwanese candidate

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UNESCO - (re)Thinking the Commons, Acting Together": Interview with Dipesh Chakrabarty

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Inside Higher Ed - 'One Planet, Many Worlds'; review praises Prof. Dipesh Chakrabarty's new book

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Live Akhbar - African Queens: Njinga Season 2 Release; Article notes Asst. Prof. Mary Hicks' historical consulting for Netflix show

Faculty Social Thought Announcements

Prof. Jonathan Lear to examine gratitude in 2024 Ryerson Lecture

By Tori Lee This article originally appeared on news.uchicago.edu. Leading philosopher to deliver April 2 public talk at Rubenstein Forum Pro...