To the Class of 2025:
Welcome to the University of Chicago!
By now, you’ve been told many times that you are exceptional. You’re a world-class group who made it through a confounding...
Many students left Hyde Park for the summer—but the news cycle continued on. Here’s a roundup of the major happenings from on and around campus this summer.
Late May: GSU Relaunches Campaign...
Mayor
Lori Lightfoot (J.D. ’89) is in her second year of office after being elected in 2019. Lightfoot is the first African-American woman to be elected mayor of Chicago and the city’s first...
From the sounds of jazzy Spotify playlists to the grinding of coffee beans to casual debates about the best kind of milk to put in an iced latte, here at UChicago, student-run coffee shops brim with energy....
In light of the spreading Delta variant of COVID-19, recognized student organizations (RSOs) currently await further notice from the University on the return of physical meetings on campus.
From the...
In light of the spreading Delta variant of COVID-19, recognized student organizations (RSOs) currently await further guidance from the University on the return of physical meetings on campus.
Students...
Music
Ask any aficionado, and they’ll tell you that Chicago’s music scene is one of the most vibrant in the nation. From jazz clubs to concert halls to DIY venues, Chicago has something...
Chicago—the Wendy City—is a fine place for arts, music, and entertainment. Many movies and TV shows have been filmed here, from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins and The Dark Knight to...
Due to the spread of the new Delta variant, many museums and exhibits are currently operating at limited visitor capacity and on a reservation-only basis. Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are still...
In light of the spreading Delta variant of COVID-19, recognized student organizations (RSOs) currently await further notice from the University on the return of physical meetings on-campus.
Student...
Welcome to Hyde Park! After a year of remote learning, we miss the campus and the neighborhood as much as anyone. Getting to know a new place (or returning to an old one) might seem overwhelming, so we...
Gentrification and UChicago’s Impact on Hyde Park
For more than a century, the University of Chicago has heavily influenced the development of the South Side, which has led to a contentious relationship...
