University of Chicago
University Retroactively Adds Teaching as Coursework to Ph.D. Transcripts, then Removes After Social Media Objections
Graduate students were surprised to see courses added to their transcript for classes they did not recall ever being enrolled in.
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January 22, 2020
Chicago’s Fourth Annual Women’s March Draws Thousands
Marchers were drawn to the event for a variety of political issues including climate change, reproductive justice, and to protest the Trump administration.
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January 21, 2020
University Executive Vice President Named President of Clark University
David Fithian will assume the role in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 1st.
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January 21, 2020
Chemist Ka Yee Lee Selected as New University Provost
Lee, the current Vice Provost for Research, assumes the new role starting in February. Former Provost Daniel Diermeier will serve as Senior Advisor to the President until June 30.
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January 7, 2020
University Loses Appeal in Library Union Case
The University is required to recognize the collective bargaining efforts of student library workers.
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December 28, 2019
Andrew Yang Discusses the Merits of Winners and Losers at IOP Event
The Democratic Presidential candidate held a lengthy conversation with IOP director David Axelrod.
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January 7, 2020
Sanders Has Raised the Most Money From UChicago Donors, Topping Buttigieg, Warren
More than 98 percent of donations went to Democratic candidates.
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December 8, 2019
Provost Diermeier to Leave Post for Chancellorship at Vanderbilt
In an announcement, Vanderbilt cited Diermeier’s recent development of a new funding model for Ph.D. students.
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December 4, 2019
College Scorecard Data Reveals Which Majors Fare the Best Post-Graduation
On November 20, the U.S. Department of Education released data on the expected earnings and debt of university graduates, categorized by institution, degree type, and degree field.
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November 27, 2019
When Healthcare Leads to Health Epidemics, Physician Shares Experiences with Ebola and War-Related Illnesses
Dr. Vinh-Kim Nguyen describes the cause of epidemics as traceable to disparities in healthcare and violence rooted in the pursuit of healthcare.
NEWS/
November 27, 2019
University of Chicago Magazine
UC Dems Host Candidates for Election Opportunity Fair
Law School alum Ken Thomas called the incumbent 13th district state senator part of Chicago’s political machine
NEWS/
January 24, 2020
Jeremy Lindenfeld
Admin Email Says University Supports DACA Students
Dean of Students Rasmussen said that the email is in anticipation of an upcoming Supreme Court decision on DACA
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January 24, 2020
Maroon Staff
Zimmer Talks First Amendment, Finance on Davos Panel
"There was a degree of complacency that needed to be overcome," Zimmer said of the University when he became President.
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January 21, 2020
Ryerson Astronomical Society
Student Government Funds Space Force ROTC
The Ryerson Astronomical Society requested $102 million in funding from Student Government during the 2019-2020 Annual Allocations cycle.
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January 21, 2020
Alexis Florence
As the First Primaries Approach, UChicago for Bernie Hits the Phones
UChicago undergraduate and graduate students backing the Democratic hopeful for president meet on a weekly basis to call potential voters for the democratic primaries.
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January 21, 2020
Eric Yang
Fair Budget UChicago Demands Reduced Counseling Wait Times, Improved Accessibility, and More at Wellness Center Forum
"This language of tradeoffs is really just a language of priorities, and they don't prioritize mental health."
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January 21, 2020
the University of Chicago
Second Phase of Harper Court Aims to Promote STEM Study and Attract Research Companies to Hyde Park
The project, with a new 17-story tower featuring office and laboratory spaces, is being portrayed as a step toward further engagement with the local community.
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January 19, 2020
Chemist Ka Yee Lee Selected as New University Provost
Lee, the current Vice Provost for Research, assumes the new role starting in February. Former Provost Daniel Diermeier will serve as Senior Advisor to the President until June 30.
NEWS/
January 7, 2020
University Loses Appeal in Library Union Case
The University is required to recognize the collective bargaining efforts of student library workers.
NEWS/
December 28, 2019
Andrew Yang Discusses the Merits of Winners and Losers at IOP Event
The Democratic Presidential candidate held a lengthy conversation with IOP director David Axelrod.
NEWS/
January 7, 2020
Sanders Has Raised the Most Money From UChicago Donors, Topping Buttigieg, Warren
More than 98 percent of donations went to Democratic candidates.
NEWS/
December 8, 2019
Provost Diermeier to Leave Post for Chancellorship at Vanderbilt
In an announcement, Vanderbilt cited Diermeier’s recent development of a new funding model for Ph.D. students.
NEWS/
December 4, 2019
College Scorecard Data Reveals Which Majors Fare the Best Post-Graduation
On November 20, the U.S. Department of Education released data on the expected earnings and debt of university graduates, categorized by institution, degree type, and degree field.
NEWS/
November 27, 2019
When Healthcare Leads to Health Epidemics, Physician Shares Experiences with Ebola and War-Related Illnesses
Dr. Vinh-Kim Nguyen describes the cause of epidemics as traceable to disparities in healthcare and violence rooted in the pursuit of healthcare.
NEWS/
November 27, 2019
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Chemist Ka Yee Lee Will Be Next Provost; Law School Student Runs for Illinois’ First District | Newsletter for January 9
Appeals Court: UChicago Must Bargain With Student Library Workers | Newsletter for January 6
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