Graham School News

Certificates are the fastest growing postsecondary credentials being earned today and second in quantity only to bachelor’s degrees. With innumerable options available to prospective students across an array of fields, the Graham School’s Professional Development Certificates set themselves apart in a variety of compelling and important ways.

"Taking a course through the GSALB program was instrumental in educating me about my options and also strengthened my application to Booth."

“Growing as a leader is ongoing and never stops. It doesn’t matter how many articles you’ve read or how many awards you’ve been given, there’s always room to grow because there’s always more to understand about yourself.”

As part of the quarterly Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) Faculty Spotlight series at the Gleacher Center on October 18, Robert Martin, Emeritus Curator at the Field Museum of Natural History and MLA faculty member, gave a presentation to a room full of current and prospective MLA students titled “Shattering the Fertile Window Myth in the Female Cycle.”

Congrats, you’ve been tasked with leading a new taskforce —what do you do now? Whether you’re a first-time project manager (PM) or a more experienced PM looking to pick up some quick tips, read on. Leading this type of group is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, develop a new initiative or solve a problem, and demonstrate strong leadership ability.

“Value today is locked in data and deriving insight from that data is critical to a company’s success and growth. Even if you’re not going to become a data analyst, combining the tools and skillsets that go along with knowing about data will help in whatever role you have today.”

The start of a new academic year at the University of Chicago brings a new batch of Threat and Response Management students into the fold. They are linked by their desires to learn about emergency management from the top experts in the field and their goals of creating a more prepared and resilient world.

At the University of Chicago’s Ida Noyes Hall on September 6, the Know Your Chicago (KYC) Committee, in partnership with the Graham School, kicked off its 70th season with its annual Symposium—where five presentations provided the audience with an in-depth look into this year’s upcoming tour topics.

Writer's Studio instructor Dina Elenbogen captures an interview with alumna and author Rita Dragonette ahead of the release of her debut novel, "The Fourteenth of September."

Two projects win for their practical, impactful results.