All Entries by Gary Wisby
April 2, 2013
A hands-on approach to learningIt’s not how good a teacher you are; it’s how much your students learn, says engineering professor Michael J. Scott.
April 2, 2013
Gender, culture and expectations“I’ve spent my whole career writing a theory of gender inequality,” says Barbara Risman, head of sociology.
March 19, 2013
Joel Demuth serves on land and waterJoel Demuth is a Division I athlete — a swimmer — and an ROTC cadet, a rare combination.
March 12, 2013
Grad student wants to be a millionaireShawn Ruder’s passion for trivia won him a spot on a TV quiz show, airing Monday.
March 12, 2013
Impact of kinship care on families, kidsFor grandparents who are caring for their grandkids, “it’s a double-edged sword,” says James Gleeson.
March 6, 2013
Slim wages for food workersRestaurant workers can’t afford to put food on their own tables, says Saru Jayaraman.
March 5, 2013
David Williams revisits city’s infamous crimesStudents learn about Chicago by studying the city’s infamous crimes — and the trials that resulted.
March 5, 2013
Recycling program gets boost from grantsUIC hopes to take recycling to a new level with two new state grants.
February 26, 2013
C. Murray Ardies writes the book on healthWhen he came out with “The Optimal Health Guide” in 2007, C. Murray Ardies was just getting started.
February 26, 2013
Fighting for ‘life, liberty, pursuit of happiness’Donna Brazile speaks with the soft drawl of her native New Orleans, but she carries a big stick.