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Voter submits their ballot during the 2022 midterm elections.

What You Need to Know About the Judicial Elections

By Tiffany Li / March 18, 2024

On March 19, Illinois voters will have the chance to select their judges. As opposed to an appointment process, Illinois judges are chosen by voters in partisan elections. Here’s what you need to know...

Mannava, third from the left, and Anderson, rightmost, pose at the 2019 Beckman Symposium. Nivedina Sarma (Talapin Lab) and Megan Rodriguez (Lin Lab) were also Beckman Scholars.

Beckman Scholars Program Sponsors Year-Round University Research

By Derek Hsu / March 5, 2024
One of fourteen institutions selected to share $2.1 million over three years, UChicago will sponsor a 15-month mentored research experience for two student-mentor pairs each year.
From left to right: Bryce Hopkins, Steven Luo, and Beverly Batts.

The Double Degree Dash: A Closer Look at UChicago’s 4+1 Program

By Vernon Li / February 29, 2024
Three students from the first 4+1 Advanced Scholars cohort share their experiences.
Associate Vice President for Safety & Security Eric M. Heath.

Eric M. Heath Talks Campus Safety, Security Alerts, and Changes to the Lyft Program

By Amy Ma / February 27, 2024
Associate Vice President for Safety and Security Eric M. Heath discussed recent initiatives in campus safety and transportation undertaken by the department.
Carol Cheung and Adrian Race at Jade Court in Hyde Park.

Hyde Park Cantonese Restaurant Jade Court Closing Due to Lack of Traffic and Rising Expenses

By Amy Ma / February 27, 2024
“We’re not where we need to be to make this a viable business, especially with inflation, rising labor costs, and the high cost of rent,” owner Carol Cheung said.
2023 Campus Climate Survey Reports Greater Levels of Harassment Than 2016 Survey

2023 Campus Climate Survey Reports Greater Levels of Harassment Than 2016 Survey

By Nikhil Jaiswal / February 26, 2024
Faculty, staff, and students surveyed in Spring of 2023 reported greater belonging and less intolerance than in 2016, but marginalized groups reported higher levels of intolerance than their peers.
Members of SEIU Local 73 pose for a picture outside of Levi Hall.

SEIU Local 73 Sends Alivisatos Petition for Fair Contract

By Gabriel Kraemer / February 24, 2024

Members of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73, the union representing skilled facilities workers at the University, delivered a petition to University President Paul Alivisatos on January...

Protestors on the quad hold signs in support of Palestine and condemning Israel.

SJP Marches in Solidarity with Rafah, Condemns Disciplinary Hearing

By Amy Ma / February 22, 2024
Friday’s rally was held on the same day as the University’s disciplinary hearing against SJP.
National Nurses United members vote on authorizing a strike at UChicago Medicine.

UChicago Nurses Approve Strike Authorization

By Nick Rommel / February 21, 2024
The authorization comes as months-long contract negotiations between National Nurses United and UChicago Medicine have stalled.
Bow cites Gemma Chan’s portrayal of an anthropomorphic robot as examples of Asian fetishism.

Professor Leslie Bow Guest Lectures on Artificial Intelligence, Asian Fetishism

By Derek Hsu / February 20, 2024

Professor and author Leslie Bow spoke about the fetishism of Asian women across media, humanoid robots, and large AI language models at Saieh Hall on February 1. Bow’s lecture was co-sponsored by the...

Booths Harper Center.

Booth Renews Alumni Email Service After Petition

By Anika Krishnaswamy / February 16, 2024

Following a petition signed by over 3,200 current and past students, the Booth school has announced a reversal to its previous plan to shut down all alumni email accounts by April 5. Instead, alumni emails...

The University of Chicago Charter Schools Woodlawn campus.

UChicago Charter School Educators Allegedly Seen Harassing Special Education Student in Video

By Stuti Shelat / February 15, 2024
A lawsuit filed over the harassment has since been settled.
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