Read all about it (somewhere)
As newspaper publishers hemorrhage cash, former Wall Street Journal executive Gordon Crovitz, AB’80, launches a new business plan for the industry. But will readers pay for online news?
Honor bound
It took years for Janet Rowley’s 1970s research to win acceptance, but now she’s collecting accolades—including the Presidential Medal of Freedom—for finding leukemia’s genetic link.
The big 5-0-0
The University celebrates a milestone convocation—and plans for pomp and circumstance on a grander scale.
Legacy: J Harlen Bretz (1882–1981)
A scablands geologist whose theory finally won out.
C. Vitae: Teaching hospitals
Elizabeth Bradley, MBA’86, pursues a truly universal health care.Features »
Plot twist
The University needs its land at 61st and Dorchester, but the neighborhood gardeners hate pulling up their roots.
Happiness on the horizon
Old age really is golden, says sociologist Yang Yang, who finds that for most Americans, the best days are yet to come.
Literary agents
Three young-alumni authors have gotten big-time book deals, thanks to agent Stephen Barbara.
That’s sΘ Maroon
A look at how well University of Chicago TV and movie characters mimic the real deal.MORE FROM THE MAGAZINE
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