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Lab alum teams up with UChicago chemists to recreate George Washington Carver’s 1927 blue pigment—blending art, science, and history.
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More than athletic talent, Signing Day recognizes the exceptional discipline and resilience it takes to excel.
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From the Midway: For the first time in school history, both the newspaper and yearbook programs have received a top national award
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U-High Lab MUN took top honors as the Best Small Delegation at NAIMUN, showcasing their dedication to academic excellence, teamwork, and a student-run approach, with every member placing in their committee.
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Lab’s first-ever Fifth-Grade Storytelling Festival showcased students’ original creation myths, blending research and imagination in a celebration of storytelling and community.
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On January 7, Lab seniors gathered for a panel with alumni who shared their college experiences and advice, helping the Class of 2025 prepare for their next chapter.
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Civil rights icon to discuss her experience integrating New Orleans schools at age six
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One of the highest alumni honors awarded by the University, the award recognizes exceptional career achievement.
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Crystal Henricks shares how a collaborative classroom enriches the learning experience.
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Lab alum teams up with UChicago chemists to recreate George Washington Carver’s 1927 blue pigment—blending art, science, and history.
On January 7, Lab seniors gathered for a panel with alumni who shared their college experiences and advice, helping the Class of 2025 prepare for their next chapter.
One of the highest alumni honors awarded by the University, the award recognizes exceptional career achievement.
Senior Getaway was the turning point for one couple. An invitation to listen to the new Miles Davis record marked the beginning for another.
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How Lab graduates have revolutionized medicine through groundbreaking contributions to health care.
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Highlighting Lab alumni who were pioneers of Chicago's house music and hip hop genres.
Jose Corpuz ’85 built the Millennium Falcon. 30 years later, this Lab alumnus serves as a mentor to his alma mater’s Robotics team.
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Exploring Lab's growing connection to the prestigious MacArthur award
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Sam Rezaei and James Dill recollect their walk from New York to California as a “completely different chapter of our lives”
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