University of Chicago Graham School

09/21/2026

Our first Enduring Excellence event of the academic year is one you won’t want to miss.

Join entrepreneur and NYU Stern Professor Scott Galloway for a conversation with Tyler Mathisen about what it takes to remain purposeful, curious, and relevant across a long career. https://graham.uchicago.edu/event/enduring-excellence-a-conversation-with-scott-galloway/

📅 Tuesday, September 29
🕘 9–10 a.m. CT
💻 Online

09/20/2026

As we celebrate 80 years of the Basic Program, we’re reflecting on the people and ideas that have shaped its legacy.

In our latest story, Basic Program alumnus Ross Sweeny shares his experience as a student in the 1980s and reflects on the lasting influence the program has had on his personal and professional life—and his continued connection to Graham.

Read Ross’s story and explore the enduring impact of the Basic Program.

https://graham.uchicago.edu/article/a-life-of-inquiry/

As the Basic Program marks its 80th anniversary, Ross Sweeny (CER’83) reflects on his journey at the Graham School.

09/18/2026

Longer lives are changing the way we think about work, purpose, and what comes next.

Join Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, for a conversation about her new book, Living the 100-Year Life, and how we can build careers that evolve and lives filled with meaning. https://ow.ly/vvfJ50ZAZ2b

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕚 11–11:45 a.m. CT
💻 Online

09/16/2026

For Greg Swinehart, the University of Chicago’s Master of Liberal Arts program opened the door to new ideas and disciplines beyond his career in engineering, business, and technical fields.

Read Greg’s story to learn more about his MLA experience, what inspired him to pursue the program, and how he continues to embrace lifelong learning.

https://masterliberalarts.uchicago.edu/greg-swinehart

09/15/2026

There’s always more to discover.

Through Returning Scholar, adults can audit undergraduate and graduate courses across UChicago, learning alongside degree-seeking students while exploring a new subject or deepening their knowledge in a familiar field.

Watch our program overview to learn more: https://ow.ly/Yyy550ZAYWp

09/09/2026

What is the enduring value of the liberal arts and how do they matter today?

Join us for the Liberal Arts & Society Symposium, a daylong exploration of the ideas, questions, and conversations shaping the role of the liberal arts in contemporary life. https://ow.ly/QKGk50ZAYP7

📅 Friday, September 25
🕗 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT
📍 David Rubenstein Forum

09/08/2026

Midlife can be a time for reinvention, reflection, and new possibilities.

Join NPR Health & Science correspondent Allison Aubrey for a conversation about her book, Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love, and how we can rethink identity, purpose, and what comes next. https://ow.ly/h17U50ZAYyb

📅 Tuesday, September 15
🕚 11:00–11:45 a.m. CT
💻 Online

09/04/2026

David Collins’ journey as a lifelong learner has brought his scholarship to the highest court in the nation. 🏛️

A current Graham School Basic Program student, David recently had research from his doctoral studies cited by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion.

Read more about David’s journey as a lawyer, scholar, and lifelong learner:

For David Collins, a Supreme Court citation marked an unexpected moment in an intellectual life shaped by history and law.

09/03/2026

How Do Theaters Survive and Thrive in a Changing Entertainment Landscape? 🎭

At our recent Evening Inquiry, four leaders of Chicago’s theater community came together to consider that question, and what it means for the future of the art form.

Susan V. Booth of Goodman Theatre, Audrey Francis of Steppenwolf Theatre, Edward Hall of Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Avery Willis Hoffman of Court Theatre joined moderator Chris Jones for a wide-ranging conversation about changing audiences, new possibilities, and the enduring experience of gathering together for live performance.

Thank you to our speakers and to everyone who joined us for an evening of inquiry into what theater has been and why it continues to matter. View the full album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3VUz

09/03/2026

What should remain human in an age of AI?

Join us for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author and University of Chicago professor Dana Suskind, MD, about raising children, nurturing connection, and cultivating the qualities no algorithm can replicate. https://ow.ly/LP2a50ZAYbe

📅 Thursday, September 10
🕚 11:00–11:45 a.m. CT
💻 Online