A Celebration of Hope, a Fight for a Better Future
Boothies reflect on what Pride Month means to them and how to honor their identities.
A Celebration of Hope, a Fight for a Better Future
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Celebrating Pride Month
In recognition of Pride Month, we’ll be sharing reflections from the Booth community throughout the month of June. Explore those stories below and in our collection covering diversity at Booth.
In the Spotlight
Yiran Fan to be Awarded Posthumous PhD
Fan’s degree will be awarded this June, and presented to his parents later this fall. A fellowship will also be created in memory of the late student.
Yiran Fan to be Awarded Posthumous PhD
In this Social Impact Course, Students Chart Their Own Path
The new Social Impact Lab allows Booth students to work alongside nonprofits to tackle real-world social sector challenges.
In this Social Impact Course, Students Chart Their Own Path
Building Hope
With support from Booth alumni mentors, students at a Near West Side high school are launching successful entrepreneurial ventures.
Building Hope
Nation’s First Quantum Startup Accelerator Launches at UChicago
The Duality program will leverage the region’s quantum ecosystem to help startups bring their innovations to the marketplace.
Nation’s First Quantum Startup Accelerator Launches at UChicago
How has the Booth community come together?
We asked our students to share how they came together as a community to approach the unique challenges of their MBA experience during the global pandemic.
How has the Booth community come together?
The State of Private Equity
Investments rebounded as the COVID-19 pandemic wore on, but some things may never be the same.
The State of Private Equity
Confronting Systemic Racism and Leading Change in Organizations
Activist and author Nova Reid spoke with Booth professor Jane Risen on how to create a more diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workplace and world.
Confronting Systemic Racism and Leading Change in Organizations