In the News Faculty History

Portland Press Herald - Maine filmmakers explore 1970s disco backlash; Assoc. Prof. Adam Green discusses the history of disco, noting that the scene came to be seen "as a sign of exclusivity and elitism" to some working-class people

In the News Faculty Comparative Human Development

Washington Post - White House scrambles to repair relations with Arab, Muslim Americans; Asst. Prof. Eman Abdelhadi discusses the response among Muslim Americans to the degree of Biden's support of Israel

In the News Faculty Psychology

CNBC Make It - LEADERSHIP UChicago psychologist shares his No.1 brain hack for critical thinking and memory skills: Think in a foreign language; Prof. David Gallo says that “having a lifetime experience in switching between languages exercises your brain"

In the News Faculty Political Science

Reuters - China's ex-premier leaves an unfinished reform legacy; Prof. Dali Yang discusses legacy of Li Keqiang, and role of premier under President Xi Jinping

In the News Faculty Political Science

NYT - Chaos in the House; Asst. Prof. Ruth Bloch Rubin discusses the ongoing search for Speaker of the House of Representatives

In the News Faculty Political Science

Slate - You're Not Imagining It: Support for Political Violence Is Growing; Prof. Robert Pape discusses his research into support for political violence in the US

In the News Faculty Comparative Human Development

Chicago Tribune - Echoes of 9/11? Asst. Prof. Eman Abdelhadi discusses surge of crimes targeting Muslims and Palestinian Americans and feelings of vulnerability among Muslim and Arab American communities

In the News Faculty Political Science

Salon - What if they're not crazy? Belief in conspiracy theories may be normal; Prof. Eric Oliver discusses Americans' belief in conspiracy theories

In the News Faculty Political Science

Slate - "What Next" Podcast: Does Trump’s Violent Rhetoric Matter? Prof. Robert Pape discusses rhetoric and political violence

Announcements Faculty Alumni

Rohit and Harvanit Kumar Provide Gift to Support Postdocs Researching Childhood Development

By Sarah Steimer The University of Chicago’s Committee on Education has announced that Rohit and Harvanit Kumar have generously provided a financia...