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

Logan Foundation Backs Lawsuit Blocking Obama Center in Jackson Park

Logan Foundation gave Protect Our Parks $100,000 to prevent “land grab” by the OPC.

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March 28, 2019

Piemonte Endorses Former Competitor Calloway in 5th Ward Runoff

Gabriel Piemonte, who finished third in the 5th ward aldermanic race, endorsed William Calloway over incumbent Leslie Hairston in the upcoming aldermanic runoff.

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March 11, 2019

University Announces Exchange Program With Caltech

Starting fall 2019, one UChicago student will have the opportunity to spend the quarter at the California Institute of Technology.

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February 28, 2019

Hairston Will Likely Head to Runoff Against Calloway for Fifth Ward

Challenger Gabriel Piemonte said his goal was a race in which less than 50 percent of the vote went to Hairston, to trigger a runoff.

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February 26, 2019