The University of Chicago has become widely known as a well-known and prestigious university in Illinois. Staff and students have won the Nobel Prize more than 100 times, and thanks to this, the private research university ranks fourth in terms of the number of winners in various categories of the internationally recognized award. There are 13 billionaires among the graduates, and this number continues to grow.
History of creation
The University of Chicago was founded in 1890, but the first classes were held in 1892. The American Baptist Education Society has established a secular institution where both male and female representatives could receive knowledge. Entrepreneur and philanthropist John Rockefeller provided financial support in the amount of $600,000, at that time it was a huge fortune. In 1916, a wealthy businessman was recognized as the first billionaire in history.
The campus is located on land donated by another entrepreneur, Marshall Field. William Rainey Harper a, who played an important role in developing the program for students and the university's structure, was appointed the first president of the educational and scientific institution. On his initiative, a quarterly system was launched instead of the traditional semesters. With this approach, students at the University of Chicago were able to complete their studies faster. In 1929, a modern postgraduate school was established.
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In the 21st century, the University of Chicago expanded to include other institutions, including sports centers. In addition to humanities and natural sciences, they teach medicine, business fundamentals, and social management, and a theological seminary has also been opened at the university. Approximately 7,000 students and 11,000 undergraduates and doctoral students receive knowledge at the University of Chicago. The age of students is from 17 years old. We are talking about both residents of Chicago and other countries. Special programs have been developed for foreign citizens that allow them to successfully adapt to study abroad.
Scientists have made several discoveries, for example, thanks to the Department of Physics, the world's first artificial nuclear reactor appeared. The university's School of Sociology became the first influential field in American empirical sociology. Scientists paid attention to the combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, they studied human behavior in different groups, the impact of migration, and racial relations. The results obtained became the basis of urban sociology. It is also known that from 1992 to 2004, Barack Obama, who went down in history as the 44th president of the United States, taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago. The publishing house, founded in 1890 and joined the university in 1894, produces about 6,000 books and more than 80 scientific journals.
How to get
The University of Chicago is located in the Hyde Park area. Since it is close to the center, there is a wide choice of public transport routes. You can get there by bus no. X4, 4, 95, 100, 353. If you travel by train, you need to get off at the Univ. of Chicago/59th St. station. An alternative option is to take a private/rented car or taxi.
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