The University of Chicago is pausing or cutting back admissions in several of its PhD programs as the institution continues to struggle with its finances. The suspension or reduction of new graduate ...

The University of Chicago’s Arts and Humanities Division is now pausing new Ph.D. student admissions for the 2026–27 academic year across all departments except philosophy and one program within the ...

Hospitals, schools and community groups depend on social workers. But some are concerned students will be deterred if they need costly private loans to get a master’s degree. Kimberly Mann spent what ...

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