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.
UChicago Leadership & Society Initiative Announces 2025–2026 Cohort
Chosen from an unprecedented number of candidates, this year’s LSI Fellows represent a highly distinguished cohort of individuals shaping industries, communities, and the future of purposeful leadership.
More Than a Thesis: How the MLA Shapes Writers
In the MLA, the thesis becomes a sustained process of testing ideas, expanding imagination, and cultivating one’s own voice.
From GSAL to Graduate Degrees: A Story of Purpose and Partnership
How Bianca and Marvin turned ambition and service into paths at UChicago and Stanford.
Wall Street Journal Tells Story of Graham Travel
Don Phillips shares how Graham's Travel Study combines lifelong learning with unforgettable journeys abroad.
Acting as a Catalyst for Change
Charlie Newell on the Power of Rehearsal in Everyday Life.
Be True to Yourself: A Glimpse into My Life Studio’s Transformative Idea
As collaborators in the Graham School’s newest offering, faculty Harry Davis, Charles Newell, and Nancy Tennett bring a unique blend of business insight, artistic vision, and personal transformation expertise to MyLife Studio.
An Educator’s Lifelong Learning Journey: Alyssa’s Path Through the Basic Program
Finding Intellectual Community Across Generations
How Chicago’s Business Leaders Are Building Prosperity with Purpose
Fellows of the Chicago Leadership Circle share how the program helped sharpen their leadership while growing businesses that serve the city’s economic and civic goals.
Bridging Athens and Jerusalem: A Financial Analyst’s MLA Thesis Journey
Mary Jo Griesenauer has built a successful career as a financial analyst, specializing in IT financial planning and analysis. While she has dedicated her professional life to quantitative problem-solving and leadership, she has also maintained her interest in exploring questions about life and spirituality.
Basic Program Symposium Explores Leadership and Power in Henry V
Instructors, Students, and Graduates Gather to Share Perspectives.