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TOP STORIES

Job growth
The College sets a goal to expand the Metcalf program so that every incoming undergraduate will have at least one paid internship opportunity.


Language bearer
A German student, a South Asian language, a UChicago career.


Energy wise
What does it take to build an ultra energy-efficient research facility?

 

CHICAGO IN THE NEWS

USA Today (November 2, 2014)
Celebrating the virtue of entrepreneurs
Evanna Hu, AB'12, inspires with her commitment to extending the potential of the internet to developing countries.


New York Daily News (October 26, 2014)
Our skewed, empty media diet
Chicago Booth economists Matthew Gentzkow and Jesse Shapiro find less partisan news segregation than people typically perceive.


NPR (October 25, 2014)
A diary of deaths reminds doctor of life
UChicago Medicine internist Adam Cifu writes a "medical epitaph" for his deceased patients to remember and to learn from them.


New York Times (October 22, 2014)
How to gladden a wealthy mind
"The more education you have, the less time you have for leisure," says Chicago Booth's Erik Hurst, capturing a paradox of prosperity.


Fortune (October 20, 2014)
Crazy, insane start-ups are this tech investor's meat and potatoes
Braintree founder Bryan Johnson, MBA'07, has created a fund for start-ups focused on a sci-fi future.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, November 6
Washington, DC, Career Month 2014
6:00-8:30 p.m. | Washington


Sunday, November 9
Houston Career Month 2014
3-5 p.m. | Houston


Thursday, November 13
UChicago Autumn Dinner Party
6-8 p.m. | Atlanta

 /> See events across the country and around the world.


PERSPECTIVE

In celebration
of Gary S. Becker, AM'53, PhD'55

Watch economist James J. Heckman's keynote address from the University's recent memorial events honoring Becker's life and work.

 Watch the video.


ANNOUNCEMENT

Advocate. Advise. Influence.
Deepen your engagement with the University or broaden the impact of committed alumni by submitting nominations for the opportunity to serve on the Alumni Board of Governors. The nominations deadline is November 15.

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FROM THE EDITORS

Over 100 trillion served
Exploring the human microbiome.

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