What's really behind Chicago's murders? May 11, 2017 In 2016, Chicago saw 762 murders. The University of Chicago Crime Lab, led by Harris' own Jens Ludwig, is using hard analysis to figure out what’s really causing this violence, and what can be done about it. Listen to the latest episode of Radio Harris, "Chicago Homicides: Separating Fact from Fiction." To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunes or follow us on SoundCloud! Faculty Spotlight Jens Ludwig McCormick Foundation Professor of Social Service Administration, Law, and Public Policy in the School of Social Service Administration and Harris; Director, University of Chicago Crime Lab On urban poverty, Ludwig has participated in the evaluation of a HUD-funded residential-mobility experiment that provides low-income public housing families the opportunity to relocate to private-market housing. In the area of crime, Ludwig has written extensively about gun-violence prevention. Read more Upcoming Events Why Gridlock Rules Washington and How We Can Solve the Crisis Wed., May 23, 2018 | 12:15 PM Harris Public Policy Lecture Hall 1155 E. 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Graduation 2018: University Convocation and Harris Hooding Ceremony Sat., June 09, 2018 | 9:00 AM Mandel Hall University of Chicago, 1131 E 57th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States More events