The University of Chicago

--- One of the world’s leading research universities, the University of Chicago inspires scholars to pursue groundbreaking research while providing a transformative education for students. Latest News: - The Day Tomorrow Began - Go 'Inside the Lab' at UChicago - We value rigorous inquiry - We foster independent thinking - Transformative education - Field-defining research - We advance ideas and humanity - Intellectual freedom - Community impact - Global impact UChicago students develop the habits of mind and intellectual skills needed to confront complex challenges. UChicago researchers have contributed to some of the world’s greatest discoveries, advancements, and bodies of knowledge. Faculty have a free and challenging environment in which to pursue the most original research. As a community partner, we invest in Chicago’s South Side across such areas as health, education, economic growth, and the arts. We are an international community of scholars working to solve the world's most pressing issues through initiatives on all seven continents. Chicago is not only in our name but woven into the fabric of this institution. Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, we benefit from the diversity, arts, and vibrant culture of our South Side community. ---