Reflecting on 250 Years of U.S. Foreign Policy
A conversation with John J. Mearsheimer and Jennifer A. Lind on the history and founding ideas that shape U.S. relations beyond its borders.
Seth Green reappointed as dean of the Graham School
Seth Green has been reappointed as dean of the University of Chicago’s Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies for a second five-year term, President Paul Alivisatos and Provost Katherine Baicker announced.
Spotlight on Giving: Michael Paulson on Learning, Legacy, and the Graham School
Michael Paulson shares how the Graham School shaped his learning journey and inspired his commitment to support future generations of learners.
LA Times Features Graham School Distinguished Instructor Kerry Burnight
Kerry Burnight shares how growth, connection, adaptability, and contribution shape a life well-lived.
Reading in the Age of AI
Naomi Baron on how AI is reshaping reading, learning, and critical thinking.
Dr. Kerry Burnight Joins the Graham School as a Distinguished Instructor
Graham School welcomes leading thinker on wellness, aging, and longevity.
New Scholarship Program Honors David and Peggy Bevington
How a Lifelong Commitment to the Liberal Arts Continues to Inspire Students and Shape Future Generations
Remembering Daniel W. Shannon
Daniel W. Shannon, the longest-serving dean of the Graham School and a national leader in continuing education, passed away on December 21, 2025.
Classic Texts, Contemporary World: A New Initiative Bridges Past and PresentÂ
Bridging centuries of insight to understand our changing world.
Exploring Identity and Leadership: The MyLife Studio ExperienceÂ
Rooted in his passion for ballet, Pablo Sánchez’s journey from performer to business leader reflects how creativity and self-reflection can illuminate the path to transformative leadership.
Coming Together: Basic Program Faculty Reflect on Purpose and Pedagogy
Instructors in the Basic Program of Liberal Education for Adults gathered this past August for their first retreat in seven years.
Exploring the World of James Joyce in Dublin
Assistant Director of Travel Study Matt Welton reflects on leading Graham students and alumni through the streets and stories that shaped James Joyce’s world.