Feature Stories Archive
Students build community through the Humanities Core
In new living-learning communities, first years take HUM classes with members of their residential Houses
Rockefeller At Home
Rockefeller Chapel Offers Streamed Weekly Services
Resources, Programs, and Services for UChicago Students
CSL offers ways to support your experience at the University
The Scav Must Go On
Students participate in traditional University Scavenger Hunt – online
Finding Connection and Community Online
Spiritual Life moves live and pre-recorded programming online
Environmental Impact on Campus and Beyond
Phoenix Sustainability Initiative brings sustainable practices to UChicago and the greater Chicago community
Student Resources During Spring Quarter
Staff from Campus and Student Life and across the University share resources students can take advantage of during Spring Quarter
Finding Community Through SOUPport
Spiritual Life facilitates “a series of difficult conversations over a warm bowl of soup”
Celebrating Diwali in Rockefeller Chapel
Spiritual Life and student organizations give students space to celebrate the festival of lights
Learning How to Lead
UChicago Leads Pre-Orientation Program encourages incoming first years to explore their own style of leadersip
Something for Everyone at the Bells of Summer
Weekly concerts bring community together, showcase the versatility of the Rockefeller carillon
Veterans Learn Kayaking on Flat Waters of UChicago Pool
Ratner Athletics Center hosts Team River Runner program for veterans, UChicago community
Eating Healthy at the Dining Commons
Resident Dietitian and UChicago Dining help students navigate the dining commons
(Swing) Dance the Week Away
Chicago Swing Dance Society Brings Together Students, Community Members with Weekly Dances
Forming Connections as Grad Students
International House Offers Programs to Help Students Build Communities Across Campus
Fostering Connections through Dialogue
Spiritual Life Collective Encourages Interfaith Conversations
Women’s Lacrosse Ready for Inaugural Varsity Season
Home Opener at Stagg Field Marks NCAA Debut for Longtime Club Team
Wellness Coaching: Fostering Holistic Wellness for the Individual
New HPW program helps students achieve their wellness visions
Promoting Peace through International Houses Worldwide
UChicago Students Make an Impact through Davis Projects for Peace
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Student First Responders Provide Medical Assistance Across Campus
University Announces Expanded Wellness Resources
UChicago has made a number of recent enhancements to health and counseling resources and will open a new wellness center
Phoenix Farms: Creating a Buzz on Campus
New RSO Aims to Educate Students on Beekeeping and Gardening
Finding Empowerment through Bias Response
Bias Education and Support Team Marks 10 Years of Helping Students Respond to Incidents
Collaborating Across Differences
Modus Vivendi Program Helps Students Understand Different Perspectives
Creating Community
UChicago's Resident Assistants Offer Invaluable Support
Cooking and Camaraderie
UChicago Dining Grill Club and Chefs Team Up for Friendly Competition
Mental Health: A Different Approach to First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Helps Trainees to Identify and Respond to Signs of Mental Illness
UChicago Softball Goes Abroad
Australia Trip Offers a Bonding Experience for the Maroons
A Decade of Tea & Pipes
The history of Tea & Pipes
Rosalie Resch: From Student Athlete to Senior Associate Director
Throughout her 46 years at UChicago, Resch has made a significant impact.
Spirit Week Brings Together UChicago Community
Events include Hindu and Muslim concert, premiere of composition by Augusta Read Thomas
Peer Support
Peer Health Advocates Empower Students to Make Healthy Choices
Grad Student Central
International House and UChicagoGRAD Partner to Create a New Destination for Graduate Students
Keeping Active at UChicago
Athletics and Recreation's Options Benefit Students’ Physical and Mental Health
Learning Leadership
Student-Run Cafés Help Students Build Management Skills, Friendships
A Home for the Holidays
International House Programs Connect Students with Communities and Traditions
Tunes from the Tower
Guild of Carillonneurs Gives Students a Chance to Play Iconic Rockefeller Carillon
Homecoming 2016
UChicago Community Connects and Cheers on the Maroons during Homecoming Weekend
Bringing New Flavor to Campus
Bon Appétit Management Company Becomes Campus Food Service Provider
From High School Heisman to UChicago
First Year Taylor Campos Excels on the Run and in the Classroom
New Students Join UChicago Community
Class of 2020 Participates in Orientation Week
University of Chicago Opens Campus North Residential Commons
Residential and dining facility designed by Studio Gang Architects creates new campus gateway
Allies in Training
Safe Space Trainings Build an Ally Network for LGBTQ Individuals
Ida Noyes Hall Foyer Named for Marion Talbot
Honoring a Champion of Women’s Rights at UChicago
Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future
Rockefeller Chapel Choir Members Perform Beloved Classics and New Music
Discovering Leadership
Student Leadership Institute Gives Insights on Becoming Leaders on Campus and Beyond
Community Ties
Students Serve the Woodlawn Community through Alternative Spring Break
New Academic Information System Opens to Students
The New my.UChicago Provides Enhanced Self-Service
Changing the Conversation
Active Minds Seeks to Reduce the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
Practicing Stillness
Spiritual Life Programs Offer Opportunities for Meditation
The World's Stage
I-House Brings Cultural and Intellectual Programming to UChicago
Peers Helping Peers
Peer Educators Empower Students with Sexual Violence Prevention Strategies
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
CSL Programs Help the UChicago Community Reflect on King’s Words and Take Action
UChicago Maroon Attends Sugar Bowl as Part of Allstate Good Works Team
Senior cornerback Vincent Beltrano was one of 22 college football players to be honored.
Balancing the Life of the Mind
Health Promotion and Wellness focuses on keeping all parts of the student body well
Making UChicago Accessible
Student Disability Services provides resources and accommodations for students with disabilities
2014-2015 Athletes of the Week
More than 500 student-athletes currently attend the University of Chicago, and each one of them has a story to tell.
Summer on Campus
Summer Conferences keep the UChicago Campus busy during the summer break
UChicago Welcomes New Students
New students arrived on campus and enjoyed Orientation.
Campus North is Topped Off
A group gathered to watch as the top beam was placed on the new Campus North Residential Commons
Find ‘joy in the making’ no matter the discipline
University of Chicago graduates embark on their next journey
Celebrating a Cultural Legacy
The African and Caribbean Student Organization celebrated their 10th anniversary at this year's cultural show
UChicago Dining: A Good Place To Eat Gluten Free
New Gluten Free Station receives national recognition
Two students win grants from Davis Projects for Peace
Alex Ding and Sujata Singh win $10,000 to implement grassroots summer projects
UChicago: An Uncommon Experience
Students receive funding to turn unique ideas into reality
Dedication of residential commons celebrates alumna’s gift
Community gathers to honor Renee Granville-Grossman, AB’63
Yusef Al-Jarani wins Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Al-Jarani will study economic development in North Africa and the Middle East
Leadership at UChicago: Putting Theory into Practice
Applying knowledge and gaining experience through the Center for Leadership and Involvement
Campus celebrates MLK legacy
Day of Service and campus events emphasize dedication to community
At FitChicago Classes, Everyone is Welcome
Get healthy and have fun!
Marshall scholar to study energy and human rights
Fourth-year Hope Bretscher’s research seeks sustainable, renewable energy for developing world
The Students Make the House
House culture constantly evolves as new students join the traditions
New students exude UChicago pride
College first-years find inspiration in campus community
Becoming an Engaged Scholar
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship demystifies the graduate school process
MAPSCorps Connects UChicago Students to the Community
Students lead high schoolers in a quest to map the South Side's resources and assets
Study Abroad Creates Scenes of Discovery
College students share cultural adventures through photo, video, and essay contests
UChicago scholar-athletes make history
The University of Chicago’s varsity student-athletes achieved historic successes in 2013-14, including two national championships in individual competitions and a school-record ranking of 16th in the Learfield Sports Directors Cup.
Convocation affirms common bonds
More than 17,000 people gathered on the Main Quadrangles to celebrate the University's 519th Convocation
Student filmmakers win awards for bioresearch documentaries
Undergrads Yoonji Kim & Dove Barbanel awarded at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York
Scav 2014: The Tradition Continues
Burton-Judson claims victory in the wacky competition
Four Truman Scholars make history
Surprise reception honors elated winners with public service aspirations
Students learn about feature filmmaking with 'Divergent' internships
Joe and Rika Mansueto Library appears as location in film
Program on Global Environment Shapes National Green Restaurant Certification
Program on Global Environment's research leads to the creation of a nation standard of stability
Fourth year earns national mathematics award
Sarah Peluse embraces UChicago math tradition of mentoring, friendships and excellence
Fourth-Year Awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Fourth-year economics and history student Tim Rudnicki wins Gates Cambridge scholarship
Crime Lab makes impact for Chicago youth
New $1 million MacArthur award supports evidence-based efforts to reduce violence
Leading the Way
UChicago students benefit from leadership development initiatives
MLK legacy guides today's leaders
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick returns to South Side for UChicago’s MLK celebration
Student chronicles Iraq's intellectual crisis
Second-year Matthew Schweitzer studies how violence ushered in decline of country’s universities
Environmental research inspires new Rhodes Scholar
Fourth-year Samuel Greene plans to study renewable energy and climate change at Oxford
Graduate students take on policy challenges in Gary
Urban leaders guide students studying city's problems, new solutions
Rising to the Occasion
UChicago's diversity awareness campaign calls for greater understanding
UChicago community welcomes incoming students
Orientation Week features celebration and tradition for class of 2017
University unveils new residential commons
Studio Gang design marks a milestone for College's distinctive house system
Honoring staff member dedication
Marlene Richman award and Campus and Student Life staff awards presented at annual event
UChicago community celebrates 515th Convocation
Ceremony reflects upon past accomplishments, aspirations for future
Creating change in your community
CNN special correspondent Soledad O’Brien delivers the first keynote address of the RISE diversity awareness campaign
South Asian culture takes center stage
Annual show celebrates cultural heritage of students from the subcontinent
Look within and speak out
Tim Wise, anti-racist speaker and activist, addressed how we understand identity and how we can combat hurtful speech
Scav 2013 takes over campus
Annual four-day hunt sets students competing in wacky olympics, swim-and-rap biathlon
Student athletes serving our community
UChicago Athletics performs community service at Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Spirit Week 2013
Celebrate the diversity of faith traditions on campus
University responses to events in Boston
Campus community joins nation in solidarity and sympathy
Welcoming the Year of the Snake
Hundreds of students and alumni and their family members celebrated the Chinese New Year at International House
Winter Festival Explores Arts
Students enjoy seasonal outdoor arts as part of ORCSA festival
MLK events honor legacy, celebrate diversity
UChicago reflects on civil rights and engages in community action through a series of MLK events
Neon Night 2013
UChicago students and fans wore their brightest colors to cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams.
House traditions nurture community
Unifying rituals in College’s 38 houses range from broomball to polar bear plunges
A Rower Abroad
One student shares his account of traveling with members of UChicago’s Crew Club to the City of Lights
Announcing New Residential Commons
The University will build new residential commons on Campus North
Experiencing the Election
Election night events bring students together
Enhancing halal
Muslim students collaborate with UChicago Dining for more halal food choices
DebateWatch 2012
Final presidential debate becomes an opportunity for students and staff to engage in political discourse
Women take top running honors
UChicago Women's Cross Country team wins UAA Championship
Breaking the glass ceiling for global progress
Center for Global Health launch event lecture focuses on renewing focus on women and girls
Intro to fitness
Academic year opens with a most unusual physical competition and new options for fitness
Moving in
Successful coordination, planning helps make first-year Move-In Day a success
Building political engagement
New CSL and Institute of Politics partnership creates opportunities for students in public service and politics
Spiritual growth
The new Spiritual Life Office helps to support the University’s growing spiritual community
Students work to fight tuberculosis in Peru
Participants of GlobeMed, an RSO, spent time in Peru this summer to help tuberculosis patients