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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

Chicago Maroon

Hull Gate from the Joseph Regenstein Library.

University Budget Deficit Hit $288M in FY24, Now $221M

By Tiffany Li and Anika Krishnaswamy / November 13, 2024
During a third invite-only budget town hall, the University presented the progress made by its budget plan, including implementing new software to improve planning efficiency, expanding academic offerings, and limiting increases in spending.
University President Paul Alivisatos.

Paul Alivisatos Discusses Free Speech, Budget, and 2030 Climate Plan

By Tiffany Li, Eva McCord, and Kayla Rubenstein / October 7, 2024

In an exclusive interview on October 2, co-Editors-in-Chief Kayla Rubenstein and Eva McCord and News Editor Tiffany Li spoke with University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos. In his autumn quarter...

UCPD Officers Union Alleges Wage Discrepancies and Bad Faith Bargaining

UCPD Officers Union Alleges Wage Discrepancies and Bad Faith Bargaining

By Elena Eisenstadt / April 27, 2024
The union reports that the University has spent more than $120,000 paying back officers over the past year for missed longevity and annual increases.
Members of SEIU Local 73 pose for a picture outside of Levi Hall.

Skilled Trades Workers Ratify New Contract With University

By Gabriel Kraemer / April 1, 2024
SEIU Local 73, representing skilled Facilities Services workers, had raised concerns about staffing and wage competitiveness amid protracted negotiations.
A member of Faculty Forward holding a sign at a rally in the quad.

Faculty Forward Begins New Bargaining Session with the University for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

By Amy Ma / March 28, 2024
Increased compensation, visa sponsorship, and benefits eligibility for non-tenure-track faculty and writing specialists are the main priorities of this bargaining session.
Members of National Nurses United demonstrate outside of the University of Chicago Medical Center in Hyde Park.

Nurses’ Union Reach New Contract With UCM, Call Off Strike

By Tiffany Li / March 20, 2024
After having previously reached 26 tentative agreements on individual issues with UChicago Medical Center, National Nurses United members voted to approve a new contract on March 12 and 13.
Members of GSU-UE at a rally on the Quad in November.

Graduate Workers and University Reach First-Ever Tentative Agreement

By Nikhil Jaiswal / March 19, 2024
UChicago Graduate Students United reached its first-ever collective bargaining agreement with the University on March 6.
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.
From left: Chief Financial Officer Ivan Samstein and Provost Katherine Baicker.

CFO Ivan Samstein and Provost Katherine Baicker Talk University Finances With The Maroon

By Nikhil Jaiswal and Eric Fang / February 14, 2024
The interview came a day after a budget town hall where a plan to eliminate the budget deficit by 2028 was introduced.
GSU-UE general membership meeting to launch the strike pledge.

GSU-UE Signals Willingness to Strike, Collects Over 1000 Pledges

By Celeste Alcalay / February 13, 2024
GSU-UE became the second labor union on campus prepared to strike, joining National Nurses United, which signaled solidarity with GSU-UE.
The Institute on the Formation of Knowledge on S. University Avenue.

IFK Director Announces Shutdown, University Fails to Confirm

By Emma Janssen / February 9, 2024
Faculty and staff at the Institute on the Formation of Knowledge are operating under the assumption that they will be shut down.
A misty day on an empty main quad.

Weathering the Storm: University Presents Plans to Close Budget Deficit by 2028

By Elena Eisenstadt / February 8, 2024
In a Q&A session following the presentation, faculty and staff criticized the University for straying from its core values.
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