Humor
First Day Round 2: Translated for Admits
First Day Round 2: Translated for Admits

Later this week, Round 2 admits and their partners will arrive to Chicago for a weekend of the royal treatment. Dozens of current students will be on hand as volunteers to make the event a success, in a true demonstration of Booth’s “pay it forward” culture.

Geni Ustroll, Prof. of Reverse Psychology, Wins Nobel Prize after Claiming Himself Undeserving
Geni Ustroll, Prof. of Reverse Psychology, Wins Nobel Prize after Claiming Himself Undeserving

Professor Geni Ustroll (pronounced jeeni-yus-troll), a renowned professor of Reverse Psychology at Chicago Booth received the Nobel Prize in March for his peerless research in the field of reverse psychology.
Colombia Trek Returnees Afflicted by Spring Break Withdrawal
Booth unveils vision for Eating 2.0
Startup Diary: 2018's best NVC ideas
Weird Things We Still Do
The Resolutions That Weren't
Dear Grumpy

People

People
Alumni Spotlight: Carrie Sweeney - from Entrepreneur and Consultant to Google and Pinterest
Alumni Spotlight: Carrie Sweeney - from Entrepreneur and Consultant to Google and Pinterest

She has run the gamut from advertising at Starcom, to entrepreneurship via New Venture Challenge, to consulting at Bain & Company, to tech at Google. Today, she brings it all together at Pinterest Chicago!

#WhyBooth: A Partner’s Perspective on B-School
#WhyBooth: A Partner’s Perspective on B-School

I was sitting at my desk at work in Houston when my husband, Chris, called to give me the good news from Booth. My immediate instinct was to jump up and down and scream with excitement, but with my colleagues in close proximity, I had to settle for profuse congratulations and a little happy dance in my chair. It was only after I left work and we got the chance to celebrate that reality set in.
Last Year, Last Quarter - Reflecting on 2 Years at Booth

Renuka Agarwal reflects on friendships, self-discovery and priorities through her two years at Booth.

News

News
The Day Dr. King Died
The Day Dr. King Died

Professor Bart Schultz (left) and Dr. Timuel Black discuss Dr. King’s life, legacy, and message at a Civic Engagement event on April 4th

Senator Mark Warner Speaks on the Future of Work, Economic Policy, and Capitalism in the 21st Century
Senator Mark Warner Speaks on the Future of Work, Economic Policy, and Capitalism in the 21st Century

Sen. Warner (left) and BFI Director Michael Greenstone talk about the economy and the future

In Wake of Hurricane Maria Devastation, University Welcomes Puerto Rican Scholars
In Wake of Hurricane Maria Devastation, University Welcomes Puerto Rican Scholars

University of Chicago is welcoming nine undergraduates, four graduate students, and four visiting faculty. We reached out to four of them to speak candidly about their experiences pre- and post-Maria.

Evening & Weekend

Opinion
A Politician Speaks: Commentary on Wagner’s Visit from Washington
A Politician Speaks: Commentary on Wagner’s Visit from Washington

I grew up in a household where politicians weren’t exactly revered. By the time I was old enough to pay attention, acceptable public discourse was in a downward spiral that has continued, mostly unabated, to this day.

Entrepreneurship at Booth: An Unexpected and Unconventional Adventure
Entrepreneurship at Booth: An Unexpected and Unconventional Adventure

A lot of people come to business school with a particular goal in mind - become a consultant, join a tech company, vacation for two years on sponsorship. Mine was a little more ambiguous, but I had a goal nevertheless.

US-China Trade – End of Globalization or Political Drama?
US-China Trade – End of Globalization or Political Drama?

Tension has been building between the US and China. Is this the start of a destructive trade war, or mere posturing that will end with a whimper?

A Vision for ChiBus, from the New Editorial Board
A Vision for ChiBus, from the New Editorial Board
Mexico 2018: Same old, or left turn?
Technology: The Death of Art?
Financial Carnival: FinTech & Banking in Brazil
The Legacy of El Che
Brazilian House of Cards
Brazilian House of Cards
NFL Protests and the Hard Work of Critical Thinking
NFL Protests and the Hard Work of Critical Thinking

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Retail & Luxury Conference Connects Booth Students with Top Executives of Emerging and Established Brands
Retail & Luxury Conference Connects Booth Students with Top Executives of Emerging and Established Brands

Have you ever seen the stylish, cohesive Instagram pages of companies like Oars + Alps, Trunk Club, and Crate&Barrel and wondered about the strategy that underlies the brand? Students at the 3rd annual Retail and Luxury Group conference, themed “Retail Renaissance”, learned how!

Energy Forward Conference 2018 Looks at the Future of Energy
Energy Forward Conference 2018 Looks at the Future of Energy

Energy is hot right now. What risks, challenges, and upsides does the energy industry face?Booth’s Energy Forward Conference was the best place to answer these questions.
Gender in the Workplace Panel Aims to Spark Discussion, Reflection for the Booth Community