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Konstantin Sokolov (M.B.A. ’05) recently gifted $100 million to Booth's Executive MBA Program. Courtesy of Chicago Booth.

Booth School of Business Receives $100 Million Donation to Executive MBA Program

By Celeste Alcalay / April 16, 2025

The University announced on Tuesday that Russian-born private equity investor Konstantin Sokolov (M.B.A. ’05) donated $100 million to support the Executive MBA Program at the Booth School of Business....

The D'Angelo Law Library at UChicago Law School.

Uncommon Interview: Immigrants’ Rights Clinic Director Nicole Hallett

By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon / April 16, 2025
In an interview with the Maroon, Hallett spoke about the Trump administration’s mass deportation program, the rights of noncitizens, and how the administration’s efforts may cause conflict with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mitchell Posner was recently appointed the chief clinical officer for the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. Courtesy of Mitchell Posner.

UCMed Cancer Center Appoints New Chief Clinical Officer, Mitchell Posner

By Kyle Lin / April 14, 2025

This January, Mitchell Posner was appointed the chief clinical officer for the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC). In his new role, Posner hopes to reshape the University’s surgical...

The Baxter robot, programmed by the Robot Intelligence through Perception Laboratory at the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago, displayed on the exhibition floor.

MSI Celebrates National Robotics Week with “Robot Block Party”

By Derek Hsu / April 13, 2025
During its Robot Block Party event, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry showcased robots from Chicago-area universities and invited community members to learn more about robotics.
Police taking teens into custody on 53rd Street.

Four Arrested During Hyde Park “Teen Takeover”

By Evgenia Anastasakos / April 13, 2025
Three juveniles and one adult were taken into custody after upward of 50 teens gathered on 53rd Street.
Walker Museum, which houses the University's Division of the Arts & Humanities.

National Endowment for the Humanities Terminates UChicago Research Grants

By Julian Moreno / April 11, 2025
The Trump administration’s cancellation of National Endowment for the Humanities grants for humanities projects, which comes amid other federal grant cuts, leaves many researchers without pay.
The U.S. Department of State building in Washington, D.C.

State Department Cancels Student Visas for Seven UChicago Students and Alums

By Isaiah Glick / April 10, 2025
Three current students and four recent graduates were recently informed that the federal government had revoked their student visas, but the reason for the terminations is unknown.
The Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse building in downtown Chicago, where the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division is located.

SEC Drops Charges Against UChicago Trustee’s Crypto Trading Firm

By Katherine Weaver / April 10, 2025
Don Wilson’s Chicago-based crypto trading firm Cumberland DRW had been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with violating federal registration laws for cryptocurrency brokers.
Students listening to Kate Ringness, one of the conference speakers. (Courtesy of Eric Fang)

UChicago and Northwestern Students Lead Inaugural Chicago Energy Conference

By Kalyna Vickers / April 10, 2025
UChicago and Northwestern students collaborated to launch a new platform to discuss the future of energy and sustainability and spotlight careers in the field.
The Department of Health and Human Services building in Washington, D.C.

HHS Cuts UChicago Grants for HIV, COVID Research

By Grace Beatty and Isaiah Glick / April 10, 2025
As part of the Trump administration’s effort to eliminate “wasteful” government spending, the Department of Health and Human Services eliminated grants to UChicago for research on HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and health inequality.
Heidi Heitkamp, wearing a blue suit, smiles while looking straight at the camera

Uncommon Interview: Outgoing IOP Director Heidi Heitkamp

By Gabriel Kraemer / April 10, 2025
In an interview with the Maroon, Heitkamp reflected on her accomplishments as director, how the University’s financial issues and the Trump administration have affected the IOP, and her experience inside the IOP building during its occupation by pro-Palestine protesters last spring.
1427 East 60th Street, which houses the University's Office of International Affairs.

UChicago Office of International Affairs Updates Travel Guidance for International Students and Faculty

By Aaryan Kumar / April 8, 2025
The updated travel guidance advises noncitizen students, faculty, and staff to avoid nonessential trips outside of the U.S, register UChicago-affiliated travel with the University, and exercise caution when entering the U.S.
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