The Pearson Institute International Conflict Seminars (PICS) are new programs where students can focus on critical issues of global conflict through immersive international experiences.

Nearly 20 skits, songs, and videos comprised the performance, each a big hit with the audience. That’s no surprise—the crowd could certainly relate to the jokes.

Nick Pitzen’s friends describe him as gregarious, fun, engaging, complex, reliable, outgoing, curious, and, overall, brilliant. Some even say they wouldn’t have graduated without his help.

The new facility was designed for policy engagement on campus, in Chicago, and beyond.

The next generation of policy leaders seek to change – and possibly upend – their political environment.

On January 10, the Civic Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago (CLA) announced the 30 government and nonprofit leaders selected for its 2019 class.