All Profiles
April 30, 2013
Guiding students as they learn to teach“We get effective, ethical, caring teachers,” says Eleni Katsarou, director of elementary education.
April 23, 2013
Brenda Parker studies urban homesteadersBrenda Parker looks at households who make ends meet in enterprising ways
April 16, 2013
Raptor rescuer takes injured birds under wingHow do you hold an angry bird? “Grab tight and never let go,” Maria Carrasco says.
April 9, 2013
Art captures spirit of Ravinia Festival“I really wanted to show how expressive music is as an art form,” says Jawaan Burge.
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
Impact of kinship care on families, kidsFor grandparents who are caring for their grandkids, “it’s a double-edged sword,” says James Gleeson.
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.
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 19, 2013
Lisa Yun Lee believes in art for everyone“Everyone has the right to creative thinking and creative expression”