Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season.

A materials breakthrough from UChicago PME researchers clears two major hurdles for creating the next generation of stretchable OLED screens. #Engineering #Science #STEM 🔗 Learn more: youtube.com/shorts/hliQd...

Championship Alert! @UChicago Men’s Rugby is competing for the NCR Division II National Championship tomorrow at Houston Stadium. UChicago vs. Vermont 3 PM ET | 2 PM CT Houston-area alumni—let’s show up for the Maroons! #GoMaroons #UChicagoAlumni #CollegeRugby

Know a UChicago alum who’s changing the world? Nominate them for an Alumni Award! Whether volunteering with the University community, or excelling in their careers, awardees demonstrate how #UChicago alumni make a difference. Submit your nomination by January 18, 2026 🔗: https://bit.ly/3Y7LERu

In policy challenges at the IOP, Harris Public Policy, and the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, UChicago students compete to find creative solutions to real-world problems. https://mag.uchicago.edu/university-news/shark-tank-wonks

Applications for the PhD in Quantum Science and Engineering program are due on December 15 !🔬 This is your last weekend to work on your application! 🔗 Learn more and apply now: ms.spr.ly/63321tincX #Engineering #Science #Quantum #PhD

What an extraordinary Tuesday! Yesterday, thousands of alumni and friends came together to support the people and programs that make UChicago unique. Thank you for giving where it matters most—to you, to UChicago, and to the world.

Today, the global UChicago community comes together to turn intention into action by supporting the people and ideas that move inquiry forward. Add your momentum to a day powered by generosity. Make your Giving Tuesday gift: https://bit.ly/48y0Cq2

Global food and water systems are becoming increasingly fragile. Join #UChicago experts for a Harper Lecture December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in London to examine how shifting temperatures, freshwater scarcity, and ecological disruption are transforming our planet. Register today: https://bit.ly/4rjQI2M

ICYMI: Learn how #UChicago researchers are uncovering beauty in the scientific world in October's µChicago. Read now: https://bit.ly/48eotLc

Our Homecoming Block Party was a blast! From delicious treats to lively music and maroon-filled fun, campus was buzzing with excitement as students, alumni, and families reunited. Thank you to all who joined! Save the date for Alumni Weekend, April 30–May 3, 2026! #UChicagoHomecoming

A glimpse into our #UChicagoHomecoming Block Party! 🎈

This afternoon’s book signing with John W. Boyer, AM’69, PhD’75, was filled with lively conversation, campus memories, and interesting stories. Alumni and students came together to celebrate #UChicago history and enjoy Professor Boyer’s insights firsthand. #UChicagoHomecoming

The first 150 free shakes didn’t last long! Always a good time at Shake Day 😁 #UChicagoHomecoming

Maroon Monday was energetic! With big smiles, everyone enjoyed the autumn vibes and showed their #UChicago pride. Thank you to all who made campus feel warm and spirited! #MaroonMonday #UChicagoHomecoming

Check out the student house banners and vote for your favorite! Tell your housemates and friends—every vote counts. Vote by 11:59 p.m. https://bit.ly/48FSsfZ #UChicagoHomecoming

Homecoming Week kicked off with an energized alumni tailgate and game-day pride. Thanks to everyone who joined us! The celebration continues all week long—don’t miss the Homecoming Block Party on Saturday, November 8. https://bit.ly/49fceit #UChicagoHomecoming

What happens in your brain when you feel afraid? Neuroscientist Austin Lim, PhD’14, explores the neurological origins of the fear response and connects the science of the nervous system to the ways we experience the unknown. Read more via #UChicagoReview: https://bit.ly/3Ldy8ZH

Get excited because UChicago Homecoming 2025 is coming up fast! Kick off the week with the football game on November 1, stick around for a full slate of events, and cap it all off on November 8 with our famous Block Party. See the schedule and register here - https://bit.ly/47SYyt2

Public safety is a top concern in cities across the country. Join #UChicago experts on November 6 at 6 p.m. in Chicago to explore the data. We’ll discuss proven strategies to reduce violence, build trust, and create safer, stronger communities for all. Register today - https://bit.ly/4ndq7RK

This year the fun and creativity of the House Banner Competition isn’t just for students! Collaborate with a team of up to five alumni from your program, house, or other group to make a banner by hand or digitally. Enter by October 28 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. See the details - https://bit.ly/4ngV5bM

Thank you for a fantastic Global Pub Trivia Night to our inquisitive attendees and wonderful emcees! Look at the photos here, then see who won around the world 🌎 - https://bit.ly/4nTZpif

The University of Chicago quads hum with intellectual energy as students and faculty return to campus. You can support the University’s lively academic enterprise by joining our community of annual donors—consistent support helps secure the UChicago mission - https://bit.ly/477PfmK

The Fall/25 issue of The University of Chicago Magazine is here. Sit in on a class about crony capitalism, learn what makes a good life, and discover how an alumna weaves together math and fiber arts, and much more. https://bit.ly/3J32Eod

Meet some of your Global Pub Trivia Night emcees! These dedicated, charismatic UChicago alums will be hosting trivia in different cities around the world. 🌏 Be sure to say hi when you see them or in the comments!

On October 9, join alumni from around the world for Global Pub Trivia Night! Our signature cocktails (also available alcohol-free), the Core Collins and the Hyde Spark, fuel your Maroon Spirit with some maroon spirits. Order one in person or mix your own at home. Register: https://bit.ly/4gf7LxW

Happening this Friday! Register now to attend the induction ceremony - bit.ly/4m6Knny

“Forever chemicals” linger in water, blood, and the environment. Detecting them once took weeks—until now. “Our new sensor device can measure these contaminants in just minutes.” —Junhong Chen Read via #UChicagoReview: https://bit.ly/3WkqUVM

Public safety is a top concern in cities across the country. Join #UChicago experts on October 7 at 6 p.m. in New York City to explore what the data shows. We’ll discuss proven strategies to reduce violence, build trust, and create safer, stronger communities for all. 🔗: https://bit.ly/46FoIhX

In the September issue of µChicago, #UChicago scientists are discovering new ways to track and forecast fluctuations in our rapidly changing climate. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mJcOIh

Blast from the past! Check out these #UChicago move-in day photos from the UChicago Special Collections Research Center. What do you remember from your Orientation Week? Answer in the comments!

During Orientation Week, first year students received The Odyssey as part of their welcome package, a renewed #UChicago gift. Do you still have your copy?

After a rainy start to move-in day, the #UChicago Class of 2029 is settling into Hyde Park. What advice do you have for these Maroons as they begin their college journey? Photos: Anne Ryan

Start making your plans for Homecoming 2025!  Kick off the week with the football game on November 1, stay for a whole slate of events, and cap it all off on November 8 with our famous Block Party.    See the schedule and register for events: https://bit.ly/47SYyt2

On October 10, we’ll be inducting the four newest members into UChicago’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Register now to attend: bit.ly/4m6Knny 2025 Inductees Kathleen Duffy, AB’10 Softball Nathaniel Hainje, AB’08 Basketball Kendra Higgins, AB’12 Tennis Claire Ray, SB’10 Track and Field

Celebrate Homecoming #UChicago style November 1–8! Kick off the fun at Stagg Field with the Homecoming football game: Maroons versus Monmouth, November 1 at 1 p.m. Continue the celebration with a week of fascinating lectures and festive activities. Registration link coming soon!

Providing quality care for the country’s most disenfranchised communities is becoming more difficult. Join #UChicago experts for a virtual Harper Lecture September 16 at 1 p.m. (CDT) to explore how to improve treatment outcomes and make medicine more equitable. Register today: bit.ly/41Fxr0v

There’s two things one should know about Donald Wilson: he believes markets solve problems and he has a track record of making visionary bets. Learn more about Don's $26M gift to support UChicago's climate and sustainable growth research and impact: bit.ly/467hAJk

Global Pub Trivia Night is back by popular demand on Thursday October 9! Test your mettle in person in Boston, Chicago, London, New York, San Francisco, or Singapore or check out the Global Pub Trivia Night virtual experience! Register today: bit.ly/4gf7LxW

In the August issue of µChicago, explore new research into how we remember, why we forget, and what makes certain moments, images, and fears stay with us. Read more: bit.ly/3VsiD1F

Global Pub Trivia Night is an epic #UChicago battle of wits, with fun prizes, signature drinks, and great company. On 10/9, play alongside fellow alumni in-person or virtually from around the world. 🌎 Registration opens soon, both in-person and virtually. Get ready to vie for intellectual glory! 🧠

#UChicago alumni are back from an incredible voyage! 🚢✨ Concluding an epic cruise, they experienced the cultures and landscapes of Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea. This trip was one for the scrapbooks. 📔🖼️ See where you can go with your fellow UChicago Alumni: bit.ly/46sG6qu

Mathematician Mina Rees, PhD’31, worked behind the scenes to develop the first federal agency dedicated to funding scientific research in peacetime. Her policies have characterized federal science funding into the 21st century. mag.uchicago.edu/university-n... @uchicagoalumni.bsky.social

In July’s µChicago, read about how #UChicago undergraduates are making their scientific mark far beyond the classroom. 🔗: bit.ly/3H4nRxa

#UChicago alumni gathered in DC on July 22nd for an evening of honest conversations, connection, and career clarity. 🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful night, as our community moves forward by supporting each other. ❤️

#UChicago alumni explored 8 countries in 11 days on a luxury cruise through Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea—from Oslo to Stockholm. 🌍⛴️ A great trip with stops in UNESCO cities, traveler-choice excursions, and historic ports. See where you can go next: bit.ly/46sG6qu

Tomorrow: Join us for an info session for the 2025 Rising Stars in Data Science Workshop! Hosted by @stanford.edu, @ucsandiego.bsky.social and UChicago, Rising Stars in Data Science fast tracks the careers of PhD students and postdocs datascience.uchicago.edu/events/info-...

Washington's political landscape may be uncertain, but your alumni network remains steady. Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd for an evening tailored to the needs of #UChicago alumni navigating public sector career changes. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/40TBPII

From June's µChicago newsletter, read about a gift to advance theoretical physics research at #UChicago and the latest in practical applications of the field. Learn more: bit.ly/3GDkc9q

This spring, DSI and the Data Science Society hosted two UChicago alums, Jomana Abdelrahman (MAPS ’23) and Robert (Bobby) Surridge (MSCAPP ’24) from Parliament Data to talk with undergrads about building careers in data science for social impact!