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A new technique gives astronomers — and the public — a different look at some of the largest objects in the universe. Developed using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory data, “X-arithmetic” classifies galaxy clusters and groups by their nature rather than appearance.

Astronomy & Astrophysics student Logan Hanssler, a fourth-year in the College, has been selected as a 2026 Marshall Scholar. He will be provided the opportunity to study in his chosen fields for two years at any university in the United Kingdom.

UChicago astrophysicists test a new piece of the sky to probe dark matter and dark energy

The Institute of International Education (IIE) announced today the selection of 37 exceptional students as recipients of the prestigious 2025 Quad Fellowship. These Fellows will pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading institutions around the world.

Study measuring magnetic field near the center of the Milky Way helps to decode the precise astrophysical dynamics at the heart of our galaxy

The Teaching Prize is based on nominations from students who shared compelling evidence of honorees’ outstanding contributions to their education. 

For a keen mind, the right mentor can make a world of difference. This may be especially true for students at the University of Chicago as they immerse in discovery. The relationships students build with their mentors support them as they connect with research opportunities, explore their passions and test their mettle against tough problems and enduring questions.

Eleven members of the UChicago community have been honored with the College’s annual teaching awards. These instructors, graduate and undergraduate students were nominated by the undergraduates they teach and recognize their efforts to get students to look beyond the textbook or classroom and discover new ways of learning. 

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science has selected 79 PhD students from 56 universities and 29 states for the prestigious Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program.

SCGSR prepares doctoral candidates for careers of critical importance to the Office of Science’s mission of transforming our understanding of nature and advancing the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. Participants receive world-class training and access to state-of-the-art facilities, expertise, and resources at DOE's national laboratories.  

UChicago analysis of new and old data suggests the signal is weak and explainable by other molecules

A segment filmed by UChicago Creative, featuring Prof. Mike Gladders' and his students' travel to Chile to do research on the Magellan Telescope, has won a gold Telly award. The Telly Awards are awards that recognize excellence in video and television across all screens since 1979. The gold award is the highest honor in the category.

Grad student Joann Jones has been selected as one of the Jump Trading fellows for their 2025 inaugural class. With this fellowship, Jump will fully fund one year of her PhD studies for the 2025-26 academic year.

Graduate student Abigail Lee is featured in a Popular Science article, explaining how to measure the size of the universe 

The highly competitive NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) recently named 24 new fellows to its 2025 class.  Over 650 applicants vied for the 2025 fellowships. Each fellowship provides the awardee up to three years of support at a U.S. institution.

MAROON-X instrument finds evidence for planets around famous Barnard’s Star