New dean for S.J. Quinney College of Law
Elizabeth Kronk Warner is the first woman named to the deanship in the 106-year history of the law school.
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The politics of blame
Professor Martha Nussbaum—one of the world’s most celebrated political philosophers—will visit the U on Feb. 22, for the 2019 Tanner-McMurrin Lecture to examine the current political crisis and recommendations for how to mend divides in the country.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Ronnell Andersen Jones
“There just aren’t very many more rewarding things you can do with your life than spending every day encouraging the process of learning and having a hand in helping those light bulbs go on. That’s especially true when the subject is constitutional law and those light bulbs are illuminating new insights into the nation’s history, the workings of democracy and the hard questions that divide both the country and the court.”
Read MoreCRIME RESEARCH
U researchers identify link between Chicago homicide spike and decline in stop-and-frisk policing.
Read MoreMAKING A MURDERER
New seminar course and public event at S.J. Quinney College of Law explores flaws in the criminal justice system through the lens of the popular Netflix documentary series, which examines the murder of Teresa Halbach and the two Wisconsin men convicted of killing her.
Read MoreLEGAL EDUCATION TOOL FOR NON-LAWYERS
New Master of Legal Studies program will launch in fall of 2018 to provide non-law professionals training on the legal system.
Read MoreIN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON
U students across campus find ways to give back to the community and help those in need.
Read MorePROTECTION FROM PREDATORY LENDING AT RISK
New analysis by S.J. Quinney College of Law professor Christopher L. Peterson paints bleak picture of consumer protection options if Financial Choice Act of 2017 becomes law.
Read MorePROMOTING ART THROUGH JUSTICE
Groundbreaking sculpture by artist Edgar Arceneaux to be unveiled.
Read MoreTAKING FLIGHT
Before law graduate Gary Wilkinson was a standout college and professional basketball player, he was a high school dropout and juvenile court defendant.
Read MoreA RECIPE FOR HEALTH
New “real food” labels found on food at certain campus locations help make informed food choices.
Read MoreOffice for Civil Rights to visit the U
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights will visit the U Feb. 21-23. As part of this visit, OCR will hold five focus groups for students to attend.
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