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Apr 1, 2026
Student Stories
Building Skills for a Changing Workforce
Master of Liberal Arts Student, Felix Quayson, reflects on education, technology, and the future of work.
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Mar 12, 2026
Student Stories
Expanding the Boundaries of Learning: Greg Swinehart’s MLA Journey
After a career in engineering and business, Greg Swinehart turned to the MLA to explore new intellectual horizons.
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Feb 24, 2026
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From LSI Fellow to Returning Scholar: A Conversation with Michael Walsh
A conversation on purpose, intellectual vitality, and continuing the work of lifelong learning at the University of Chicago Graham School.
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Feb 10, 2026
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From Thesis Project to First Novel: One MLA Student’s Story
Felipe González Giraldo shares how his UChicago MLA experience empowered him to fulfill his literary ambitions.
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Nov 20, 2025
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Exploring Identity and Leadership: The MyLife Studio Experience
Rooted in his passion for ballet, Pablo Sánchez’s journey from performer to business leader reflects how creativity and self-reflection can illuminate the path to transformative leadership.
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Sep 15, 2025
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From GSAL to Graduate Degrees: A Story of Purpose and Partnership
How Bianca and Marvin turned ambition and service into paths at UChicago and Stanford.
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Aug 1, 2025
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An Educator’s Lifelong Learning Journey: Alyssa’s Path Through the Basic Program
Finding Intellectual Community Across Generations
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Jul 14, 2025
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How Chicago’s Business Leaders Are Building Prosperity with Purpose
Fellows of the Chicago Leadership Circle share how the program helped sharpen their leadership while growing businesses that serve the city’s economic and civic goals.
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Jul 1, 2025
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Basic Program Symposium Explores Leadership and Power in Henry V
Instructors, Students, and Graduates Gather to Share Perspectives.
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Jun 23, 2025
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Leading Across Life’s Chapters
How military veteran and entrepreneur Matt Brooks designed his next act through the Leadership & Society Initiative.
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Jun 9, 2025
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Generations of Liberal Education
A UChicago Basic Program Student Shares Her Family’s Journey.
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May 28, 2025
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How a Business Leader’s MLA Thesis Made an Impact on the Tennis Court
After a 25-year finance career, Lucas Kiely continued his intellectual journey by enrolling in UChicago’s Master of Liberal Arts program.
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