Green evolution
With some catching up to do, the University brings Chicago-style rigor to an environmental movement taking root in the groves of academe.
Here's the pitch
Tom Ricketts, AB'88, MBA'93, first sold his family on the idea of buying the Chicago Cubs. Then he delivered an $845-million deal during an economic crisis.
Rain and shine
Despite stormy weather, Chicago celebrates its 503rd Convocation the way William Rainey Harper intended: as an occasion to unite the entire University community.
A germ of an idea
Thirty-four years ago, William H. McNeill, AB'38, AM'39, shed new light on world history-by giving microbes their proper place in the human drama.Features »
Sell biology
The Chicago Innovation Pipeline bridges industry and academia, enhancing biotechnology research and bringing discoveries to market.
Western civ
Philosopher Robert Pippin sees life on the frontier as a window into Americans' political psyche.
Market history
Historian Tracey Deutsch studies how food consumption has evolved in the 20th century.
Hyde Parked
Hyde Park resident Benjamin Recchie, AB'03, spotted some University and neighborhood cars that won't be moving anytime soon.MORE FROM THE MAGAZINE
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