News News Profile Research In the News Admissions Blog Newsletters NewsProfileResearchIn the NewsConfronting COVID-19Black History Month#PolicyForwardSummer of Social ImpactResearchHow Gender Bias Impacts College Career Guidance—and Dissuades Women from Certain JobsApril 29, 2021ResearchA new working paper from Asst. Prof. Yana Gallen of Harris Public Policy revealed that female students regularly receive different messages than their male counterparts—ones that potentially dissuade women from pursuing their intended career paths.Center for Municipal Finance Releases Comprehensive, Independent Analysis of Cook County Scavenger SaleMarch 31, 2021ResearchThe first comprehensive independent analysis of the Scavenger Sale, the report finds that the system is not succeeding in its core function of returning delinquent properties to market use.UChicago Harris/AP-NORC Poll: Widespread Public Concern about Children Falling Behind Due to the Coronavirus OutbreakMarch 23, 2021ResearchMany Americans are concerned about the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on children and there is broad support for summer school and tutoring programs to help children catch up, according to a new study from Harris and The Associated Press/NORC Center.Study Suggests High Vitamin D Levels May Protect Against COVID-19, Especially for Black PeopleMarch 22, 2021ResearchA new research study at the University of Chicago Medicine has found that when it comes to COVID-19, having vitamin D levels above those traditionally considered sufficient may lower the risk of infection, especially for Black people.As Students Return to School, New Research Finds “High-Dosage” Tutoring Can Reverse Learning LossMarch 15, 2021ResearchA study released today demonstrates individualized, intensive (or “high-dosage”) tutoring can double or triple the amount of math high school students learn each year, increase student grades, and reduce math and non-math course failures.Property Tax Burdens Fall on the Nation’s Lowest-Income HomeownersMarch 09, 2021ResearchProfessor Christopher Berry and the Center for Municipal Finance have completed a nationwide analysis revealing that property taxes are inequitable.PaginationPrevious page‹ Page 12 Next page ›