New York Harper Lecture: Measuring the Height of Higher Education Thu., November 29, 2018 | 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM East Side Marriott Midtown 525 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 United States Featuring Hanna Holborn Gray, President Emeritus of the University of Chicago Historian and veteran academic administrator Hanna Holborn Gray will discuss her observations of the university world over some 65 years, with special attention to major changes and continuities in higher education. She will explore critical and recurrent issues confronting academic institutions such as their missions and priorities, their relations to government and to the conditions of the larger society, debates over academic freedom and freedom of expression, and the ultimate value of education and research. Questions? Contact alumniassociation@uchicago.edu or 773.702.2150. Event Details 6:30 p.m. Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. Presentation and discussion 8:00 p.m. Reception $20/person $10/Maroon Loyalty Society member or recent graduate (College alumni of the past 10 years and graduate alumni of the past five years) Free for current academic year graduates and current students Two complimentary registrations for members of the Chicago, Harper, Odyssey, and Phoenix philanthropic societies Learn more about UChicago giving societies. RSVP now. Parking Information Valet parking is available for $75. Recent News More news Student Profile: Maria Villamizar Londono Wed., July 16, 2025 Q&A: Assistant Professor Erin Kelley on Her Work in Program Evaluation, International Development, and With the World Bank Wed., July 09, 2025 University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., July 08, 2025