University of Chicago

Griffin has targeted his gift to benefit economics research at the university.

The student was unhurt but had a wallet and keys taken at 54th and Ellis.

A graduate student said they "perform unquestionably valuable work and are the backbone" of the U. of C.

The free event will be held from 9 a.m.-noon at Liberty Bank of Savings, 6201 N. Milwaukee Ave.

U. of C.'s Polsky Center is partnering with the U. of I. at a new office and lab complex in Hyde Park.

The number of freshmen, the highest in decades, rose 9 percent at the Hyde Park campus.

Everyone, musicians included, is expected to come in costumes to the U. of C. Symphony's fall concert.

Researchers found Chicago is now doing better than most urban districts at getting kids into college.

Thaler is the 29th person at the university to win a Nobel Prize in economics.

The shuttles are part of the Chicago Architectural Biennial and one shuttle ride includes a guided tour.

University police reported catching two men behind a robbery at 54th and Cottage Grove.

The U. of C. arts center will have free barbecue and virtual reality exhibits, music and a parade.

The maternity and women's clothing boutique will continue to operate at 1915 W. 103rd St. in Beverly.

Northwestern University climbed in the rankings, while University of Illinois fell several slots.

Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and many musical composers have been commissioned by the U. of C.