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.
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.
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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 Cancels Hong Kong Study Abroad Program Over Security Concerns
Participants had until 5 p.m. on Tuesday to decide whether to study abroad at the University’s Center in Paris or to remain in Hyde Park next quarter.
NEWS/
November 21, 2019
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
Hannah Gregor
UChicago Graduate Students Plan Satellite Iowa Caucus at University Church
Two Iowan graduate students have organized a remote Iowa Democratic Caucus for the 2020 election.
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January 16, 2020
Caroline Kubzansky
Bennet Makes Surprising Showing in "Mockus" Dominated by Progressives
The University of Chicago Democrats held a "mockus" Monday night, where Senator Bernie Sanders came out on top with 47 percent of the crowd.
NEWS/
January 15, 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
University Cancels Hong Kong Study Abroad Program Over Security Concerns
Participants had until 5 p.m. on Tuesday to decide whether to study abroad at the University’s Center in Paris or to remain in Hyde Park next quarter.
NEWS/
November 21, 2019
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January 24, 2020
COLUMN: Against the Traditional Study Break
OP-ED: Stop the Displacement of Our Woodlawn Neighbors
COLUMN: The Poor Communication of Hong Kong’s Cancellation
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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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