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University of Chicago[edit]

The University of Chicago is a private research university located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1890, the university is known for its rigorous academic programs and influential research contributions. The university's main campus is situated in the Hyde Park neighborhood, approximately eight miles south of downtown Chicago.

History[edit]

The University of Chicago was established by the American Baptist Education Society with a significant donation from oil magnate John D. Rockefeller. The university opened its doors in 1892, with William Rainey Harper serving as its first president. Harper's vision was to create an institution that combined the best elements of a liberal arts college and a research university.

In 1942, the university became the site of the first controlled nuclear reaction, led by physicist Enrico Fermi, under the stands of Stagg Field. This event marked the beginning of the Atomic Age.

Academics[edit]

The University of Chicago is organized into several divisions and schools, including the College, the Law School, the Booth School of Business, and the Pritzker School of Medicine. The university is renowned for its Chicago School of Economics and the Chicago School of Sociology.

Campus[edit]

The university's campus is noted for its Collegiate Gothic architecture, with notable buildings such as Rockefeller Chapel, Harper Memorial Library, and the Henry Hinds Laboratory. The campus also features modern structures like the Ratner Athletic Center.

Student Life[edit]

The University of Chicago offers a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations, clubs, and activities. The university is known for its annual Scavenger Hunt, one of the largest and most famous scavenger hunts in the world. The university's athletic teams, known as the Chicago Maroons, compete in the NCAA Division III.

Notable Alumni[edit]

The University of Chicago has produced many notable alumni, including:

Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize-winning economist
Carl Sagan, renowned astronomer and science communicator
John Paul Stevens, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Carol Moseley Braun, former U.S. Senator
William Lyon Mackenzie King, former Prime Minister of Canada

Related Pages[edit]

References[edit]

Gallery[edit]

University of Chicago Shield

University of Chicago Shield
University of Chicago Wordmark
Convocation 1894
Chicago Pile Team
Chicago Maroon Newspaper
Harper Midway
John List
Harper Quadrangle
Mitchell-Magdalen Comparison
Snell Hitchcock
Rockefeller Chapel
Henry Hinds Laboratory
Ratner Athletic Center
Hutchinson Commons
Main Quadrangles
Harper Library
Eckhart Hall
Laboratory Schools
Harper Library
Fermilab
University of Chicago in Fall
University of Chicago
Chicago Maroons Logo
Reynolds Club
Blue, Orange, and Pink
Scavenger Hunt
Enrico Fermi
William Lyon Mackenzie King
John Paul Stevens
Carol Moseley Braun
Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan
Milton Friedman
Archway

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-'''University of Chicago''' is a private [[research university]] located in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], United States. Established in 1890, it is renowned for its influence and contributions in various fields such as [[economics]], [[sociology]], [[law]], [[literature]], and [[physics]].
+== University of Chicago ==
+The '''University of Chicago''' is a private research university located in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. Founded in 1890, the university is known for its rigorous academic programs and influential research contributions. The university's main campus is situated in the [[Hyde Park, Chicago|Hyde Park]] neighborhood, approximately eight miles south of downtown Chicago.
 == History ==
-The '''University of Chicago''' was founded by the [[American Baptist Education Society]] and oil magnate [[John D. Rockefeller]]. The university's first classes were held in 1892. The university has since grown to include various colleges and schools, including the highly ranked [[Booth School of Business]], [[Law School]], and [[Pritzker School of Medicine]].
+The University of Chicago was established by the [[American Baptist Education Society]] with a significant donation from oil magnate [[John D. Rockefeller]]. The university opened its doors in 1892, with [[William Rainey Harper]] serving as its first president. Harper's vision was to create an institution that combined the best elements of a liberal arts college and a research university.
+In 1942, the university became the site of the first controlled nuclear reaction, led by physicist [[Enrico Fermi]], under the stands of [[Stagg Field]]. This event marked the beginning of the [[Atomic Age]].
 == Academics ==
-The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It operates on a quarter system, with three academic quarters in a year. The university is known for its rigorous academic standards and emphasis on [[critical thinking]].
-=== Colleges and Schools ===
+The University of Chicago is organized into several divisions and schools, including the [[College of the University of Chicago|College]], the [[University of Chicago Law School|Law School]], the [[University of Chicago Booth School of Business|Booth School of Business]], and the [[Pritzker School of Medicine]]. The university is renowned for its [[Chicago school of economics|Chicago School of Economics]] and the [[Chicago School of Sociology]].
-The '''University of Chicago''' comprises various colleges and schools, including the [[College of the University of Chicago]], which offers undergraduate programs, and the [[Graduate School of Business]], which offers postgraduate programs. Other notable schools include the [[School of Social Service Administration]], [[Divinity School]], and [[Harris School of Public Policy Studies]].
 == Campus ==
-The main campus of the '''University of Chicago''' is located in the [[Hyde Park]] neighborhood of Chicago. The campus is known for its [[Gothic architecture]] and includes various facilities such as libraries, laboratories, and student housing.
+The university's campus is noted for its [[Collegiate Gothic]] architecture, with notable buildings such as [[Rockefeller Chapel]], [[Harper Memorial Library]], and the [[Henry Hinds Laboratory]]. The campus also features modern structures like the [[Ratner Athletic Center]].
+== Student Life ==
+The University of Chicago offers a vibrant student life with numerous student organizations, clubs, and activities. The university is known for its annual [[Scavenger Hunt]], one of the largest and most famous scavenger hunts in the world. The university's athletic teams, known as the [[Chicago Maroons]], compete in the [[NCAA Division III]].
 == Notable Alumni ==
-The '''University of Chicago''' has produced numerous notable alumni, including [[Nobel laureates]], [[Pulitzer Prize]] winners, and leaders in various fields. Notable alumni include economist [[Milton Friedman]], novelist [[Philip Roth]], and former U.S. President [[Barack Obama]], who taught at the university's law school.
-== See Also ==
+The University of Chicago has produced many notable alumni, including:
-* [[List of universities in the United States]]
+* [[Milton Friedman]], Nobel Prize-winning economist
-* [[Education in the United States]]
+* [[Carl Sagan]], renowned astronomer and science communicator
+* [[John Paul Stevens]], former Associate Justice of the [[Supreme Court of the United States]]
+* [[Carol Moseley Braun]], former U.S. Senator
+* [[William Lyon Mackenzie King]], former Prime Minister of Canada
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Chicago school of economics]]
+* [[Enrico Fermi]]
+* [[Hyde Park, Chicago]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+File:University_of_Chicago_shield.svg|University of Chicago Shield
+File:University_of_Chicago_wordmark.svg|University of Chicago Wordmark
+File:Uchicago_convocation_1894.jpg|Convocation 1894
+File:ChicagoPileTeam.png|Chicago Pile Team
+File:Chicago_Maroon_(January_17,_1962).pdf|Chicago Maroon Newspaper
+File:Harper_Midway_Chicago.jpg|Harper Midway
+File:John_List-_Extra_footage_3-VPRO-The_Mind_of_the_Universe.ogv|John List
+File:Harper_Quadrangle.jpg|Harper Quadrangle
+File:Mitchell-Magdalen_comparison.jpg|Mitchell-Magdalen Comparison
+File:Snell_Hitchcock1.JPG|Snell Hitchcock
+File:Rockefeller_Chapel_Entire_Structure.jpg|Rockefeller Chapel
+File:Henry_Hinds_Laboratory_at_University_of_Chicago5.jpg|Henry Hinds Laboratory
+File:Ratner_Athletic_Center.jpg|Ratner Athletic Center
+File:Hutchinson_Commons_2014.jpg|Hutchinson Commons
+File:University_of_Chicago_July_2013_19_(Main_Quadrangles).jpg|Main Quadrangles
+File:Harper_Library_from_the_Midway_Plaisance.JPG|Harper Library
+File:Eckhart_Hall.jpg|Eckhart Hall
+File:University_of_Chicago_Laboratory_Schools_exterior.jpg|Laboratory Schools
+File:University_of_Chicago,_Harper_Library.jpg|Harper Library
+File:Fermilab.jpg|Fermilab
+File:University_of_Chicago_at_Fall.jpg|University of Chicago in Fall
+File:University_of_Chicago_USA3.jpg|University of Chicago
+File:Chicago_Maroons_logo.svg|Chicago Maroons Logo
+File:Reynoldsclub.JPG|Reynolds Club
+File:Blue,_orange_and_pink.jpg|Blue, Orange, and Pink
+File:Scavrace1.jpg|Scavenger Hunt
+File:Enrico_Fermi_1943-49.jpg|Enrico Fermi
+File:William_Lyon_Mackenzie_King_1942.jpg|William Lyon Mackenzie King
+File:John_Paul_Stevens,_SCOTUS_photo_portrait.jpg|John Paul Stevens
+File:Carol_Moseley_Braun_NZ.jpg|Carol Moseley Braun
+File:Carl_Sagan_-_1980.jpg|Carl Sagan
+File:Portrait_of_Milton_Friedman.jpg|Milton Friedman
+File:Archway_at_the_University_of_Chicago.jpg|Archway
+</gallery>
+[[Category:University of Chicago]]
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+[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1890]]
-[[Category:University of Chicago]]
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