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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Hutchinson Courtyard outside of the Reynolds Club.

“We Are Ready to Defend Our Values”: University Presents Mixed Picture at Budget Town Hall

By Nathaniel Rodwell-Simon and Kalyna Vickers / April 23, 2025
As the University continues to weather a challenging financial landscape, administrators signaled cautious optimism—and a need for flexibility—in addressing the year ahead.
Undergraduate Student Government's offices are located in the basement of the Reynolds Club.

Meet the Candidates of 2025’s USG Elections

By Oliver Buntin / April 22, 2025
The Undergraduate Student Government elections will be held from April 21 to 25. The Maroon interviewed candidates running for executive slate positions.
Brad Lander (A.B. ’91) is running for the Democratic nomination in the New York City mayoral race this year. Courtesy of Lander for Mayor.

Uncommon Interview: UChicago Alum and NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander

By Julian Moreno / April 20, 2025
The Maroon spoke with New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander (A.B. ’91) about his time at UChicago and how he would govern New York under the Trump administration.
The Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.

DoJ Says UChicago Suspended a Diversity Scholarship Amid Lawsuit Threats, University Claims It Hasn’t Participated Since 2023

By Julian Moreno and Evgenia Anastasakos / April 19, 2025
The Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Scholarship sought to increase the number of minority tenure-track faculty at Illinois colleges and universities.
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.
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