Harris Professor Discusses New Book and Society's Political Dynamics

“The book is trying to provide a way of understanding long-run political dynamics in society," James Robinson said.

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October 22, 2019

Shakespeare Scholar David Bevington, Beloved by Students, Dies at 88

Students remembered Bevington as a deeply engaged mentor, determined to transmit his passion for language to undergraduates.

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August 14, 2019

Pritzker Signs Law Requiring Gender-Neutral Single-User Bathrooms

The University has been examining gender-neutral bathrooms as a way to promote inclusiveness since 2018.

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July 28, 2019

Trump Names UChicago Public Policy Professor to be Head Economic Advisor

Professor Tomas Philipson favors private solutions to economic issues in health care.

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July 25, 2019

Comms Director Matt Jaffe To Leave IOP

Matt Jaffe, the communications director of the Institute of Politics, will leave after almost six years on the job.

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July 4, 2019

Seven Times Over: Life Along The Way to a Ph.D.

Not everyone who comes to the University of Chicago for a degree leaves with one.

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June 6, 2019

Author, Activist Virgie Tovar Debunks Diet Culture at CGSS

During her talk, Tovar spoke about the origins, manifestations, and impacts of diet culture, particularly on marginalized communities and women.

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April 23, 2019

Mayor-Elect Lightfoot Hires University Director of Public Affairs as Communications Director

Prior to joining UChicago, Sainvillus served as communications director at the Illinois Department of Human Services and assistant press secretary in the Office of the Governor of Illinois.

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April 16, 2019

Incumbent Leslie Hairston Holds Narrow Lead in Fifth Ward Runoff; Challenger Calloway Has Not Conceded

As of Tuesday night, the results of the runoff were as yet undeclared, and whether or not Calloway would seek a recount remained unclear.

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April 3, 2019

Jeanette Taylor, Activist with DSA and Union Backing, Triumphs in 20th Ward

Taylor earned 60 percent of the vote to former elementary school teacher Nicole Johnson's 40 percent.

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April 3, 2019