UChicago Social Sciences
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The official page of the University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences. News, events, and updates for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
LIVE at #GrowthAcademy25: @profjamesevans (@UChicagoSSD) explores how countries are advancing in the AI landscape, highlighting their diverse strategies and contributions to global AI leadership. #AIleadership
A new article in @menshealthmag discusses the importance of nature, highlighting important insights from Prof. Marc Berman's new book, 'Nature and the Mind' Learn more here: menshealth.com/health/a654785…
In an op-ed for the @chicagotribune, Prof. Robert Pape argues for a change in America's nuclear doctrine in order to avoid the threat of nuclear war. Learn more here: chicagotribune.com/2025/07/20/opi…
In our latest book profile, Prof. Marc Berman discusses his upcoming book 'Nature and the Mind,' sharing insights into the psychological benefits of experiencing nature. Learn more here: socialsciences.uchicago.edu/news/marc-berm…
In a new op-ed for @prosyn, Prof. Susan Stokes examines motivations for the Trump administration's conflict with higher ed institutions. Learn more here: project-syndicate.org/commentary/don…
New article from @Uchicago News profiles Pablo Peña, Asst. Instructional Prof. in @uchicagoeconomics, and his new book 'Human Capital for Humans,' an accessible guide to the concept popularized by Gary Becker and others in the Chicago School. Learn more: news.uchicago.edu/story/economis…
Congratulations to all the College students and recent alumni selected for the 2025-2026 Fulbright program, including current MAPSS student Anapaula Silva Mandujano, BA'24 (Psychology and Comparative Human Development)! Learn more: ccrf.uchicago.edu/news/congratul…
In a new op-ed for @unherd, Prof. @mikealbertus discusses possible land reforms in Australia in wake of first formal truth-telling inquiry, sharing insights from his new book 'Land Power.' Learn more here: unherd.com/2025/07/the-fi…
3 SSD Faculty–Jean Decety, John Levi Martin, and Edward Vogel–are among the university faculty receiving named and distinguished service professorships! Learn more 👇
Twenty-six members of the UChicago faculty have received distinguished service professorships or named professorships. Learn more about the scholars and their impactful research: ms.spr.ly/6015S2ErZ
REMINDER: Our extended MA and BA/MA application deadline is approaching! The final deadline is Monday, June 23rd, See below for more info 👇
We've extended our final application deadline to JUNE 23rd for MA and BA/MA applications! This is your last chance to apply for Autumn 2025. More info: socialsciences.uchicago.edu/admissions/how…
In our latest faculty book profile, Prof. Linda Zerilli discusses her new book 'A Democratic Theory of Truth,' challenging the very concept of truth presupposed by the post-truth debate. Learn more here: ow.ly/5aRM50W9kwY
What if the future of science isn’t human? On @BigBrainsUC, UChicago sociologist @ProfJamesEvans is building AI systems that don’t just think like us, but think beyond us. Listen: ms.spr.ly/6010SSKe6
At this year's SSD Diploma and Hooding Ceremony, Professor and Dept. Chair Cathy Cohen delivered the faculty remarks, encouraging students to use their education to better the world. Read Prof. Cohen's remarks and see our faculty remarks archive: ow.ly/ji7F50W80Pf
The final episode of S1 of our Dialogo podcast is out now! Learn more and listen at the link below 👇
A favorite project this past academic year was co-hosting (w/ Kelly Pollock) Season 1 of the Dialogo podcast! We interviewed amazing @UChicago @UChicagoSSD MA/PhD alums involved in politics and policy. Season 1 is 👇 …hicago-social-sciences.simplecast.com/episodes
As we get ready for this year's convocation, take a look back at our graduation speaker archive! Each year, a member of the Division's faculty delivers remarks at the Diploma and Hooding Ceremony. See the remarks dating back to 2019 here: ow.ly/Lnp450W5HUn
We've extended our final application deadline to JUNE 23rd for MA and BA/MA applications! This is your last chance to apply for Autumn 2025. More info: socialsciences.uchicago.edu/admissions/how…
UChicagoCollege fourth-year students Lila Melkumova, Dhirpal Shah and Helen Wu will address their fellow graduates along with keynote speaker David Axelrod, AB’76, at Friday’s Class Day ceremony. Learn more about the speakers and how to watch: ms.spr.ly/6014Smy0a