2020
Spring Quarter Message from Provost Lee
April 6, 2020
Provost Ka Yee Lee addresses the University community on the first day of Spring Quarter.
Spring Quarter Message from President Zimmer
April 5, 2020
President Robert J. Zimmer wishes the University community success during this Spring Quarter of remote learning.
Virtual Dance Lab
April 2, 2020
Dance company Lucky Plush offers free movement classes for UChicago students, faculty, and staff through their Virtual Dance Lab.
Robert J. Zimmer and Ka Yee C. Lee: Transitioning to Remote Learning for Spring Quarter
March 12, 2020
University President Robert J. Zimmer and Provost Ka Yee C. Lee announced new steps to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The University of Chicago Campaign: Inquiry and Impact Results
February 25, 2020
President Robert J. Zimmer shares how the University of Chicago Campaign: Inquiry and Impact raised $5.43 billion, surpassing original and expanded expectations.
A message from Provost Ka Yee Lee
February 3, 2020
Ka Yee Lee begins her work as Provost on February 3, 2020.
University Monitoring Coronavirus
January 23, 2020
The University is monitoring the public health situation relating to a novel strain of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China.
Update on Support and Resources for Undocumented Members of our Community
January 23, 2020
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen and Vice Provost Melissa Gilliam reiterate the University's support for members of the community who may be affected by potential changes to the DACA program.
Dean of Students in the University: Reminder on Policies and Laws Concerning Marijuana
January 9, 2020
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen wrote to undergraduate and graduate students with important reminders about marijuana use on campus.
Ka Yee C. Lee Appointed Provost
January 7, 2020
UChicago President Robert J. Zimmer announced the appointment of Ka Yee C. Lee, Professor in the Department of Chemistry, the James Franck Institute, the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, and the College, and Vice Provost for Research, as Provost of the University of Chicago starting February 1, 2020.
2019
Provost Daniel Diermeier becomes Chancellor of Vanderbilt University
December 4, 2019
Vanderbilt University is announcing that Provost Daniel Diermeier has been appointed Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, effective July 1, 2020.
Dean of Students in the University: Policies and Disclosures
September 26, 2019
Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen writes to students about how to locate specific policies and information that relate directly to the student experience.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
September 24, 2019
The University of Chicago’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is published annually and contains important safety-related information.
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Initiatives
September 23, 2019
Provost Daniel Diermeier highlights on-campus resources and efforts to prevent and address sexual misconduct, including the Office for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Support.
Sexual Misconduct Awareness and Prevention Training Update
September 23, 2019
Dean of Students Michele Rasmussen details the mandatory annual sexual misconduct awareness and prevention training that all graduate students, professional students, and second- through fourth-year students are required to complete by October 25.
International Houses Worldwide Receive 2019 PIEoneer Award
September 20, 2019
International House at the University of Chicago, along with International Houses Worldwide, has been awarded one of the 2019 PIEoneer Awards for championing diversity.
University Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
July 30, 2019
Vice Provost Melissa Gilliam shares the first report on the University's Diversity & Inclusion Initiative.
UChicago Awarded 2019 EVERFI Impact Award
June 27, 2019
The University of Chicago has been recognized with the 2019 EVERFI Impact Award for demonstrating excellence in sexual assault prevention programming.
Attend the 2019 AHEAD Virtual Conference
June 24, 2019
Attend a live streaming of the annual conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (“AHEAD”) on July 11 and 12, 2019 on campus, hosted by the Office for Access and Equity and Student Disability Services.
Dr. Meeta A. Kumar Named Director of Student Counseling Service
June 20, 2019
Dr. Meeta A. Kumar will be joining the University of Chicago as the Director of Student Counseling Service (SCS), effective September 1, 2019. Kumar is currently Deputy Executive Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has served for more than twenty years.