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Michael Woodford, UChicago alum and former faculty member, shares Nobel PrizeSource: NewsSource
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Harper Memorial Library

An atmosphere of free and boundless inquiry

We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students learn in the College, graduate programs, and professional schools to become the next generation of leaders in academia, business, government, and society.

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We value rigorous inquiry

A diversity of people and ideas, coupled with free and open discourse, lays the foundation for students and scholars to bring forth original ideas that define fields and enrich human life.

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Archaeological Excavations

UChicago scholars have led excavations around the world, enriching our understanding of human civilization.

Weston Game Lab

Bringing scholars together to explore the artistic, cultural, and technological aspects of gaming.

UChicago Trauma Center

A state-of-the-art facility serving the health needs of the South Side of Chicago and beyond.

Field-Defining Discoveries

Scholars at the forefront of breakthroughs and innovative research across chemical sciences.

Human Computer Integration

Solving frontier questions through wearable technology, augmented robotics, and haptics.

We foster independent thinking

Field-defining research

UChicago researchers have contributed to some of the world’s greatest discoveries, advancements, and bodies of knowledge.

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Transformative education

UChicago students develop the habits of mind and intellectual skills needed to confront complex challenges.

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We advance ideas and humanity

A history of groundbreaking discoveries

Since UChicago’s founding, its scholars have transformed our world through their work, changing the way we live and think.

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Community impact

As a community partner, we invest in Chicago’s South Side across such areas as health, education, economic growth, and the arts.

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Global impact

We are an international community of scholars working to solve the world's most pressing issues, with initiatives and programs on all seven continents.

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We welcome all

Only when different values, experiences, and perspectives are met with free and open discourse can education be truly transformative. This is why we continue to work together as an institution, and within our community, to promote a more inclusive environment on our campus and beyond.

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We Welcome All

We call Chicago home

Chicago is not only in our name, it’s woven into the fabric of this institution. Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, we benefit from the diversity, arts, and vibrant culture of our South Side community.

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