Raised from the ruins
After looting in Iraq damaged invaluable antiquities, archaeologists work to restore the cradle of civilization’s cultural heritage.
Full measure of devotion
After thrilling American readers with the tale of John Wilkes Booth’s capture, James Swanson, AB’81, continues to stoke his Lincoln obsession.
In the black
Maggie Anderson, JD’98, MBA’01, and her family spent a year trying to patronize only black-owned businesses.
Glimpses: Carol Ruth Silver, AB’60, JD’64
A sense of what’s right has guided Silver through causes from the civil-rights Freedom Rides to Afghan education to legalizing drugs.Features »
Book learning
A Chicago study defines five key factors to predict educational success.
Source material
Historian Emily Osborn reads the story of modern-day West Africa in ordinary aluminum pots and pans.
Swab stories
A DNA test inspired Jamil Khoury, AM’92, and six other playwrights to ponder their identities.
Praxis, schmaxis
Looking to navigate the sea of scholarly jargon? Meet Pootwattle, the Virtual Academic.
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