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Robert Remini

April 2, 2013

Historian remembered as ‘foremost Jacksonian scholar of our time’

Robert Remini, an award-winning biographer, was official historian for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Barbara J. Risman

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.

Donald Hedeker singing

April 2, 2013

Professor has passion for polka

Biostatistics professor and musician Donald Hedeker is a “polka addict.”

Robert Remini,

April 1, 2013

Former House of Representatives historian Robert Remini, 1921-2013

Professor emeritus of history was “the foremost Jacksonian scholar of our time.”

April 1, 2013

Weekly Advisory: April 1, 2013

Marriage Equality and Families

Robert Remini chats with U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi

March 29, 2013

Historian Robert Remini, 1921-2013

Professor emeritus of history was “the foremost Jacksonian scholar of our time.”

Gina Gaston

March 28, 2013

‘Cultural competence’ helps providers treat HIV

Black HIV patients who report better health believe social influences matter.

Lennard Davis

March 26, 2013

Obsessions

“We’re using this powerful word, but lowering the standard by having everybody be obsessed by everything.”

Shoes and pants at a thrift store

March 22, 2013

Resale shops thrive despite eBay competition

A new study says Chicago’s second-hand stores support regular retail by unloading unwanted goods.

Song Yuyu

March 20, 2013

Body’s own defenses might stop ALS onset

A chemical found in cells may be harnessed to help the body fight neurodegenerative disease.

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