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.
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.
Basic Program Alum Endows Instructorship in Honor of Beloved Teacher
The Claudia Traudt Distinguished Instructorship – the Basic Program’s first-ever fully endowed instructorship – aims to sustain and strengthen world-class instruction.
Meet Eric Schurenberg: Distinguished Instructor of Journalism
Learn more about Schurenberg's forthcoming course and his approach to entering this year’s election with a fresh perspective.
Exploring Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables
Watch our conversation with Graham School instructor Clare Pearson to explore Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, which is often described as one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Les Misérables is a sophisticated novel that combines history, philosophy, and literature, crossing genres in a way that influenced Tolstoy’s War and Peace. The book interweaves…...
Exploring Fernando Pessoa’s Multitude
Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935) has been called “the greatest Portuguese poet of his century” (New Yorker 2017) and his writings have been on the rise in the English-speaking world. Watch our conversation with Katia Mitova on Pessoa’s work. At the time of his death, Pessoa left two trunks full of unpublished manuscripts, only a few of…...
Writing from Life: Poetry as Story
In a new writing workshop designed to elevate diverse voices, Writer’s Studio instructor Dr. Dipika Mukherjee champions poetry and the too often discounted value of personal experiences.
Why Teaching at Graham Energizes Noah Chafets
An enterprising instructor embraces a commitment to questioning and the hunt for knowledge.
‘So much vitality and spirit’
Claudia Traudt, who taught at the Graham School for more than 40 years, passed away on Feb. 11.
How the Graham School Is Broadening Access to Liberal Arts Education
The Graham School is widening the front door to the University of Chicago through philanthropy, community partnerships, and technology—and welcoming more learners with more lived experiences as a result.