UChicago News

UChicago to honor historian Black, theater director Bogart at Convocation

Becky Wood — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:50 -0500

The University will award the Benton Medal for Distinguished Public Service to historian and activist Timuel Black and the Jesse L. Rosenberger Medal for Outstanding Achievement in the Creative and Performing Arts to Anne Bogart, avant-garde theater director and theorist, on Saturday, June 9 at UChicago’s 511th Convocation.

In support of Timuel Black’s selection, one of his nominators wrote: “...

Mario Small appointed next dean of Social Sciences Division

Steve Kloehn — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00 -0500

Prof. Mario L. Small has been appointed dean of the Social Sciences Division for a five-year term, President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum announced. Small’s appointment takes effect on July 1.

Small is currently professor in sociology and the College and chair of Sociology. Recognized as a leading sociologist of his generation, Small...

Gloria Graham named Assistant Vice President for Police Services, Assistant Chief of Police

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:57 -0500

Gloria Graham, a leader in campus law enforcement, has been named Assistant Vice President for Police Services and Assistant Chief of Police at the University of Chicago. She will begin on Feb. 1, 2012.

In her new role, Graham will provide day-to-day oversight of the University of Chicago Police Department and serve as second-in-command to Marlon Lynch, Associate Vice President for Safety & Security and Chief of Police.

Graham is currently Chief of Police at the...

Derek Douglas to join University as Vice President for Civic Engagement

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:35 -0500

Derek Douglas, who serves as President Obama’s senior adviser on urban policy, will join the University of Chicago as its next Vice President for Civic Engagement, beginning in January.

Since 2009, Douglas has served as a Special Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs, directing the Domestic Policy Council’s urban policy. In that role, he has been one of the chief architects of the White House’s agenda to strengthen the nation’s cities and...

Arts and Public Life Initiative to deepen University's engagement with local arts community

Susie Allen — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:05 -0500

The University of Chicago is launching an ambitious new effort to enrich its cultural interactions with the city and local artists.

The Arts and Public Life Initiative will foster collaboration and conversation between the University and the civic, cultural and artistic communities of Chicago, with a focus on the South Side. As part of the initiative, the University will open a new arts incubator in the Washington Park neighborhood.

Renowned artist...

Pritzker appointed chair of the University of Chicago Charter School board

Susie Allen — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:00 -0500

Margot Pritzker has been appointed governing board chair of the University of Chicago Charter School, effective July 1.

As chair, Pritzker will lead the Charter School’s 17-member governing board, which provides oversight to the school’s four South Side campuses. Pritzker has served on the governing board since July 2007.

“The University of Chicago Charter School contributes directly to...

Daniel Shannon appointed to fourth term as Graham School dean

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:58 -0500

Daniel Shannon, now completing his 15th year as Dean of the William B. and Catherine V. Graham School of General Studies, has been reappointed to a fourth term.

“We are delighted Dan has agreed to serve another term as Dean,” said Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum. “The faculty review process confirmed that Dan’s dedication to continuing studies, ability to establish connections with divisional and professional school faculty, and tireless pursuit of new...

Nimocks receives special award as inductee of Chicago’s Senior Citizen Hall of Fame

Laura Milani Alessio — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:53 -0500

Rudy Nimocks has spent a lifetime blazing new trails, so it seemed only natural when the City of Chicago gave Nimocks a special award as part of his induction into the city’s prestigious Senior Citizen Hall of Fame.

This year’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held earlier this month, was the last for former Mayor Richard M. Daley, so the city’s Department of Family & Support Services created an award to be given in Daley’s name to an inductee with...

Richard M. Daley appointed distinguished senior fellow at University of Chicago Harris School

Sarah Galer — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:54 -0500

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, one of the nation’s most prominent urban leaders, will bring his extensive policymaking experience to the University of Chicago as a distinguished senior fellow at the Harris School of Public Policy Studies.

The five-year appointment, Daley’s first commitment since leaving public office on May 16, will take effect July 1.

Daley will coordinate a guest lecture series...

Payne to serve as interim Chief Education Officer for Chicago Public Schools

William Harms — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:56 -0500

Chicago Public Schools interim Chief Executive Officer Terry Mazany has appointed one of the University’s leading experts on urban school reform, Charles Payne, as interim Chief Education Officer of the nation’s third-largest school system.

The appointment, announced at a news conference Friday at Fiske Elementary School in the Woodlawn neighborhood, will...