The Doomsday Clock is a symbol that represents how close humanity is to self-destruction. The clock hands are set annually by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a group formed by Manhattan Project scientists at UChicago after World War II.

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1 day ago · University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos said higher education today is facing deep challenges regarding free expression and academic freedom, and that the Chicago Principles of free expression offer a compelling way forward—not only for universities but for other institutions as well.. Speaking at a Jan. 31 event hosted by the Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry …

1 day ago · We are in a crisis regarding free expression and academic freedom in universities. The headwinds we face are twofold. First, deference to conventional wisdom has stifled inquiry in a number of disciplines. Some quarters of higher education prize activism over inquiry. Important social questions go ...

Jan 16, 2025 · In 2014, in response to a wave of schools and universities disinviting speakers for their unpopular views, the University of Chicago created a faculty committee to articulate the University’s “overarching commitment to free, robust, and uninhibited debate and deliberation among all members of the University’s community.”

Dec 20, 2024 · 2024 was an extraordinary year at the University of Chicago. The University launched groundbreaking new centers and institutes; celebrated awards and recognition for extraordinary faculty, students and alumni; deepened its historic commitment on free expression; and fostered innovative scholarship in dozens of fields.

Jan 29, 2025 · The University of Chicago is launching a newly redesigned UChicago News website, creating an engaging platform to highlight the field-defining research at UChicago and the unique stories of the campus community. The reimagined news.uchicago.edu delivers an immersive experience that elevates digital ...

Sep 26, 2024 · In recognition of its historic commitment to free inquiry and expression, the University of Chicago has received a $100 million gift from an anonymous donor to support UChicago’s leadership on the principles and practice of free expression, and to advance the work of the University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression—both on campus and …

The University of Chicago has concluded the most ambitious and comprehensive campaign in its history, raising $5.43 billion to support pioneering scholarship, UChicago’s transformative education, and the University’s impact in Chicago and around the world.