UChicago Alumni

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Madhav Rajan on his reappointment as
University of Chicago Booth School of Business Steven S. Wymer Dean!

Madhav Rajan has been reappointed for a third term as the Steven S. Wymer Dean of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, President Paul Alivisatos and Provost Katherine Baicker announced.

08/31/2026

Debate, discover, and learn with fellow curious thinkers bound by rigorous inquiry and a passion for learning that spans generations and geography.

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08/27/2026

Translate economic research and policy expertise into solutions for societies worldwide-spanning local communities, national institutions, and international alliances advancing prosperity and liberty at every level.

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08/21/2026

Patagonian Frontiers: Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea

Travel to the edge of the world with Associate Professor of Comparative Human Development Jill Mateo and the Alumni Travel program.

Cruise through glacier-carved fjords, hike the wilds of Torres del Paine, and explore the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires and Santiago alongside fellow alumni.

Professor Mateo studies the importance of kinship in animals and the development of adaptive behaviors. Throughout the journey, she'll lecture on the behavioral ecology of South America's birds and mammals, from guanacos roaming Torres del Paine to the more than 60,000 pairs of Magellanic penguins on Magdalena Island, as well as environmental changes in the region.

The trip dates are February 25–March 11, 2027.

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08/19/2026

Put your fearless Chicago mind to the test at Global Pub Trivia Night—happening on Thursday, October 8!

Join Alumni in Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Paris, and Washington, DC for an evening of rigorous trivia questions, spirited discussions, and friendly competition. Or play virtually from wherever you are in the world. 🌍

Register today: https://bit.ly/46byZ46

08/17/2026

Confront the existential and economic threats of climate change-connecting economics, policy, markets, energy technology, and climate systems engineering to find solutions that balance carbon reduction with sustainable growth for communities around the world.

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08/12/2026

Push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and machine learning advancing scholarship across science, engineering, and every other area of inquiry to shape how humans and machines think together.

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08/07/2026

Measuring inflation isn’t as simple as comparing today’s price tag with yesterday’s. Products evolve, new options appear, and consumer preferences shift—making inflation much harder to track than it seems.

New research from Chicago Booth’s Chang Tai-Hsieh, along with economists from Yale, and UC San Diego, suggests traditional measures may underestimate inflation by as much as one percent. Their new approach looks beyond prices, using consumer spending patterns to reveal what inflation data may be missing.

Read more on UChicago Review: https://bit.ly/4wkgRjf

08/04/2026

Shape the future of biomedicine through field-defining discoveries, rigorous education, and expanded and equitable access to advanced care improving lives in Chicago and around the world.

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08/03/2026

Explore the educational outreach, regional partnerships, and impactful research of scientists on the South Side in the July 2026 edition of μChicago: https://bit.ly/4fyDZ8C