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Special University Supplement • Cause Magazine Outstanding Schools, Colleges and Universities The University of Chicago


Founded in 1892, the University of Chicago has long been one of the world’s leading universities, and one of the great intel- lectual communities. Located in the community of Hyde Park on Chicago’s South Side, just 15 minutes from the city center, the University of Chicago is uniquely positioned to contribute to, and draw from, the strength and diversity of this world-class metropolis. This university has made an indelible mark on the world at large. It has pioneered study and research in economics, sociology, literary criticism, legal education, and is home to the country’s largest university press. UC’s impact on American higher education is legendary. Its program of general education for undergraduates has been copied all over the nation, and col- lege curricula throughout the country reflect its conception of the liberal arts undergraduate education. And to this day, some of the most influential academic movements are taking place at the University of Chicago.


The University of Chicago values an interdisciplinary undergraduate education with an emphasis on critical thinking and discussion of original texts. Undergraduate students in the College have the opportunity to learn in small classes and major in one of our 52 programs of study. For students pursuing advanced degrees UC has excellent programs and oppor- tunities for research in Four


Graduate Divisions in Biological Sciences, Humanities, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and in Six Graduate Professional Schools: Divinity School, Booth School of Business, Law School, Pritzker School of Medicine, Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, and School of Social Service Administration. For those interested in pursuing Continuing Education the Graham School of General Studies offers degree, certificate, and open enrollment programs. The University of Chicago is currently home to over 4,901 undergraduate students and 9,820 graduate, professional, and other students.


The beautiful 211 acre campus is a blend of traditional English Gothic and award-winning modern buildings designed by renowned architects. Changing the World


“Our faculty and students are pioneers, discoverers, teach- ers, scholars, and change agents. We ask tough questions, engage the world around us, and pursue knowledge with rigor because we believe in the transformative power of ideas.” Shaping Minds


“Our undergraduate program is known for its emphasis on critical thinking and broad interdisciplinary exposure to the full range of intellectual discovery. Our College classrooms have a reputation for being hotbeds of exhilarating discourse. Discussions that start in the classroom often move to the dormi- tory hall, to the lunch table, and into the community. A Chicago education is a life- changing experience. “ Creating New Disciplines “As the nation’s celebrated teacher of teachers, we place par- ticular emphasis at the graduate level on the training of students for careers in academia and research. Committed to scholarship of the highest order, our faculty has made major contributions to existing bodies of knowledge and to the creation of new fields of study. Chicago scholars seek to


break down artificial disciplinary barriers and frequently explore research and coursework outside their selected fields. We have long thrived in an atmosphere of free and open inquiry, which has led to classic studies of literary criticism and urban sociology, the development of ecology, and the study of religions as an aca- demic field.” Leading in Law and Economics


“Our legal scholars have pioneered the analysis of legal issues from an economic point of view; and more than any other university in the world, ours has made its mark in the reshaping of modern economics.”


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