David Brooks Launches The Permanent Questions, a New Podcast from The AtlanticÂ
The enduring role of curiosity, reflection, and conversation in a meaningful life.
Creating New Pathways to Intellectual ExplorationÂ
The Graham School expands access to liberal arts education through a new Clemente Course partnership.
UChicago Leadership & Society Initiative Announces 2026–2027 Cohort
LSI will welcome more than 65 Fellows across its three pathways in the year ahead. This year’s LSI Fellows bring extraordinary depth of leadership across institutions, industries, and society.
Graham lifelong learner’s scholarship cited by U.S. Supreme Court
For David Collins, a Supreme Court citation marked an unexpected moment in an intellectual life shaped by history and law.
Chicago Leaders Build a Community-Driven Vision for RoselandÂ
A Chicago Leadership Circle capstone brought together leaders to develop a community-driven plan for resilience and economic stability.
From Classroom to Curtain: How Douglas Post Helps Writers Bring Their Stories to Life
Award-winning playwright and Graham School instructor Douglas Post helps students build the skills, confidence, and creative community to transform their ideas into stories that reach audiences beyond the classroom.
2025–2026 Graham Academic Year in Review
As another academic year comes to a close, we’re looking back with gratitude on a remarkable year at the Graham School. Take a moment to revisit the highlights of 2025–2026 and discover how our students, faculty, staff, donors, and partners came together to champion lifelong learning, spark intellectual curiosity, and strengthen meaningful connections across our...
Basic Program Instructor Richard Hoskins Discusses Thucydides on NPR’s On Point
Basic Program instructor Richard Hoskins joined On Point to explore how Thucydides' account of great-power conflict continues to shape conversations about U.S.-China relations today.
From VAR Booth to the Study of Philosophy: MLA Student Heads to the World Cup
Joe Dickerson’s work as a World Cup VAR official and Master of Liberal Arts student brings new meaning to the study of judgment.
Lifelong Learning Takes the Spotlight on NewsNationÂ
Dean Seth Green and Graham student Lee Greenfield discuss the growing interest in liberal arts education among adults on NewsNation.
Jacqueline Victor Appointed as Inaugural Katia Mitova Distinguished Instructor
A new instructorship honors excellence in teaching, mentorship, and intellectual community within the Basic Program.
A Curated Academic and Community Experience: GSAL Enrichment Opportunities
A closer look at how the University of Chicago’s GSAL program blends academic access, personalized support, and community to help students explore graduate study.