UChicago News

Members of UChicago faculty honored for graduate–level teaching

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:43 -0500

Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching

Christine Mehring, Associate Professor in Art History and the College and Director of Graduate Studies for Art History

William Schweiker, the Edward L. Ryerson...

Kurt Ahlm named associate dean of student recruitment and admissions at Chicago Booth

Allan Friedman — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:11 -0500

Kurt Ahlm has been named associate dean of student recruitment and admissions for the full-time MBA program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the school announced April 4. Previously he was senior director of admissions at Chicago Booth.

“This is a very natural transition for us and for Kurt, who has spent nearly nine years in Booth admissions with responsibilities that have included virtually every aspect of...

Joseph Buck named associate dean of alumni relations and development at Chicago Booth

Allan Friedman — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:48 -0500

Joseph Buck, an accomplished fundraiser who leads UChicago development efforts directed at individuals and families, has been named associate dean of alumni relations and development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the school announced April 4.

The appointment is effective May 16.

“With his deep roots in education and more than eight years leading development teams at the University of Chicago,...

Axel Weber, Bundesbank president, to join Chicago Booth faculty

Allan Friedman — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:56 -0500

Axel Weber, president of Deutsche Bundesbank, is expected to become a visiting professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the school announced March 9.

Although details are still to be finalized, the appointment would begin soon after Weber steps down from his position at Bundesbank,...

Prof. James Heckman elected to lead Econometric Society

William Harms — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:55 -0500

James Heckman, the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics has been elected to the presidency of the Econometric Society.

Heckman, who has been elected Second Vice–President, will become First Vice–President in 2012 and President in 2013.

Heckman is the recipient of the 2000 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. His research integrates econometrics, economic theory and policy analysis.

The Econometric Society is an...