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"It's really this beautiful marriage of material science, chemistry, physics and neurobiology."

Scientists from UChicago, Chicago State University, and University of Illinois Chicago are joining forces to adapt imaging technology to drastically speed up the capturing of brain images, unlocking new doors for neuroscience research.

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UChicago part of cross-Chicago university collaboration to map the brain $4.8 million grant aims to build faster microscope for mapping all the connections in the brain

Rep. Andy Kim, AB’04, on Tuesday became the first Korean American elected to the U.S. Senate. Revisit this story from 2021, when the New Jersey Congressman spoke to UChicago students about how “public service isn’t just a job; it’s a way of life.”

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From the Quad to Congress: Rep. Andy Kim explains why public service is ‘a way of life’ In student event, UChicago alum shares career advice and reflects on educational, professional journey

Thank you to everyone who submitted photography to our fall photo contest! We'll be featuring the winning photos over the next few weeks.

Remembering Prof. Emeritus Howard "Howie" Aronson, who was renowned for his expertise of the Georgian and Bulgarian languages. Colleagues remembered him as a “linguist’s linguist" who was a transformative scholar and a beloved colleague.

Howard Aronson, advocate for study of Slavic and non-Slavic languages, 1936‒2024 Colleagues recall the ‘linguist’s linguist’ as a remarkable scholar and amiable colleague

“Check it out. The worst-case scenario is you realize you're not interested. The best case: It changes your life, like it did for me.”

The Smart Museum of Art is celebrating 50 years of rich history, academic engagement, innovative exhibitions, and instilling a lifelong love of art in visitors. Learn more about the museum's plans for its next chapter:

Smart Museum celebrates 50 years of examining the world through art UChicago’s museum of fine arts reflects on its history and looks ahead to future of collaboration

If you tune in to watch the Arizona Cardinals play the Chicago Bears today, their maroon uniform colors make look familiar. Here's their UChicago history. (Historic UChicago Maroons photo by Edward W. Martyn, 1899)

Got ghosts? UChicago alumni Lauren Riensche, AB’15, spoke to UChicago Magazine about her love of ghost tours—including one she created in her hometown of Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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Got ghosts? Lauren Riensche, AB’15, offers tours that meld the historical and the supernatural.

As Election Day nears, we asked five UChicago scholars about key issues on voters' minds. Read their thoughts about misinformation, immigration, reproductive rights, the economy and foreign policy.

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What’s at stake in the 2024 election, according to UChicago scholars From the economy to reproductive rights to foreign policy, experts discuss issues in this year’s presidential race

Looks like we’ve got ourselves a gourd-eous mystery at Botany Pond! 🎃 If you happen to know the pumpkin artist, give us a carve-fession!

Looking for a werewolf book or film this Halloween? 🌕🐺 Get recommendations from a unique UChicago Division of the Humanities course, which asks students to explore how werewolf stories help us process our deepest anxieties about being human.

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Werewolf books and movies that make us more human UChicago course examines the transformation trope across literature and film—from repressed desire to outsider identities

How does someone in their 80s have the memory of a 50-year-old? On Big Brains, UChicago Prof. Emily Rogalski explores her research on "superagers"—and what makes some people's brain so youthful. Learn more:

Unlocking the Secrets of ‘SuperAgers,’ with Emily Rogalski (Ep. 146) Neurologist explains why some 80-year-olds with exceptional memories are defying aging

Prof. Jacqueline Stewart is returning to UChicago after spending four years in leadership roles at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. In this Q&A, the renowned film scholar reflects on what she's learned about engaging diverse audiences.

Lessons from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Renowned film historian Prof. Jacqueline Stewart returns to UChicago with new insights on film scholarship and engaging diverse audiences

Today, UChicago announced the launch of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, a first-of-its kind institute that aims to balance the urgency of action on climate change with society’s need for sustainable growth. Learn more:

UChicago launches groundbreaking new institute to confront climate change The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth will balance the urgency of climate action with society’s need for sustainable growth

Then & now: Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Smart Museum is UChicago's on-campus fine arts museum, which holds over 17,000 works spanning 5,000 years of history. The museum opened in 1974 in a building designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes. Alongside its neighbor, the Cochrane-Woods Art Center, these modernist, limestone-paneled buildings centered on a shared sculpture garden, strike a balance between academic, contemplative, and public spaces dedicated to the visual arts. Historical photos courtesy of University of Chicago Special Collections Research Center.

Has our Hyde Park campus ever looked better? 😍🍁

“I learned that true improvement doesn’t come from being perfect or understanding something right away. Rather, growth comes from the willingness to make mistakes, get to know real people, and plunge headfirst into deep cultural immersion with respect and growth in mind."

UChicago students and faculty spent the summer around the world—observing birds in the Andes, unearthing ancient cities in Turkey, investigating the court systems in Nigeria, and studying language and sustainability in China.

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From Andean forests to ancient sites in Turkey, UChicagoans spent the summer abroad Faculty, students share how they spent summer 2024

UChicago will host a Nov. 10-11 commemoration of the life and legacy of the late Pope.L. Audiences are invited to celebrate the renowned UChicago artist's contributions to the arts community and view his provocative work.

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UChicago to host celebration of renowned artist Pope.L Nov. 10-11 commemoration will showcase the artist’s works and wide-reaching impact

Discover the incredible journey of Norman Maclean, from beloved UChicago teacher to acclaimed author of "A River Runs Through It," as captured in Rebecca McCarthy's new biography.

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Searching for a story Before A River Runs Through It made him just plain famous, Norman Maclean, PhD’40, was UChicago famous—and UChicago beloved.

Left-handed pitcher Roy Henshaw, who played for the Maroons in 1930-32, threw 3-plus innings for the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the 1935 Series, which they lost to the Detroit Tigers.

Henshaw went on to play in 216 games for four teams in eight MLB seasons, finishing with a 33-40 win/loss record. In 1937, Henshaw was traded from the Brooklyn Dodgers to the St. Louis Cardinals for future Cubs manager Leo Durocher.

ROY HENSHAW: 33 wins, 40 losses, 4.16 ERA, 216 games played

At the Chicago Quantum Summit held at UChicago, government leaders, founders of quantum startups, and leading researchers explored the possibilities and challenges in the pioneering work of quantum technology.

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