Chicago is our place to learn, play, and be inspired. We encourage you to explore “the city that works.” The nation’s third–largest city, Chicago is a bustling metropolis with 77 distinct neighborhoods—including the University's historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Dynamic Neighborhood, Vibrant City An energetic neighborhood of eclectic restaurants, boutiques, and cultural happenings, as well as beautiful tree-lined streets and sandy beaches, Hyde Park is home to nearly 60 percent of UChicago faculty and the majority of graduate students. Students live and play throughout the city, enjoying Chicago's winning sports teams, internationally renowned dining scene, vibrant night life, lush parks, and miles of recreational lakefront, including the 18-mile-long paved Lakefront Trail. City of Opportunity Chicago is also a city of opportunities, presenting numerous options for studying policy issues and gaining real-world experience through Harris Policy Labs, internships, and practica. It's known as "the city that works," and for good reason—many Harris graduates choose to stay in this beautiful and dynamic city for its myriad opportunities in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Visit Us Visit us in Chicago. Visit campus to attend a class and engage with your future network. Immerse yourself in the experience—explore campus, Hyde Park, and the dynamic city of Chicago. Learn More Apply Now Faculty Spotlight Jens Ludwig Edwin A. and Betty L. Bergman Distinguished Service Professor 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. Recent News Alumni Profile: Geet Chawla, MPP’21 Thu., September 21, 2023 Ali Fendrick and Troy Boyd Jr., Both AM'19, Apply Harris Toolkit to Schools in Chicago Wed., September 20, 2023 More news Upcoming Events Impact Investing and ESG Evening Reception with Kamran Khan, Gabriel Presler, and Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., September 26, 2023 | 5:00 PM Gleacher Center 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Room 300 Chicago, IL 60611 United States UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in Ithaca Tue., September 26, 2023 | 5:30 PM Collegetown Bagels 420 College Ave Ithaca, NY 14850 United States More events
Visit Us Visit us in Chicago. Visit campus to attend a class and engage with your future network. Immerse yourself in the experience—explore campus, Hyde Park, and the dynamic city of Chicago. Learn More Apply Now
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