Stories
Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ Stories
From joining clubs and cheering at games to studying abroad and making their mark in their careers, every Rambler has a story. Dive into their experiences and imagine what your Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ journey could look like.
ALUMNI
Love Life and Press on With Peace: A Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ Alum’s Journey from Palestine to the United States
From a small town in Palestine to the halls of Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ University Chicago, alumna Safa Hamed’s (BS ’98, MS ’00) journey is a story of resilience, opportunity, and the transformative power of education.
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Alumni
Building a network: From studying at Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ to working for one of the biggest software companies in the world
Through internships, faculty mentorship, and Chicago-based experiences, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ alumna Mae Quach built a path from film and digital media student to Creative Project Coordinator at Adobe.
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ALUMNI
Chicago to Chiang Rai: how Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ helped one alumna take her passion for teaching across the world
Through mentorship, coursework, and global exposure at Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´, Katherine Karel discovered her calling as an educator—and carried it halfway across the world.
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ALUMNI
Building a Super Campaign
Through internships, faculty mentorship, and real-world experience, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ prepared Alex Minton to land his dream role and help deliver Taco Bell’s biggest marketing moments.
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ALUMNI
From bike-powered composting to sustainable medical waste solutions, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ grads are turning their sustainability education into real environmental impact.
Student Life
Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ history professor turns Chicago's streets into a classroom on wheels for a night under the stars.
Faculty
Using bone analysis honed through decades of research and collaboration with law enforcement, Á¿×Ó×ÊԴ’s Anne L. Grauer helped solve the mystery of the Yorkville bones.
Student Life
Á¿×Ó×ÊԴ’s Welcome Week brought hundreds of Ramblers together for time-honored traditions, new friendships, and unforgettable moments across campus.
ALUMNI
Drawing on lessons from Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´, Abdullah Motiwala founded Heaven’s Honey and built a beekeeper co-op that brings authentic, delicious honey to hundreds of Chicago restaurants and retailers.
ALUMNI
With Bookclub, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ grad Cam Stacey is transforming a historic Lincoln Park space into a thriving hub where underground artists and music lovers come together.
Student Life
Ramblers build communities and explore interests through Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´'s many student organizations.
Study Abroad
Through immersive study abroad at Á¿×Ó×ÊԴ’s Rome Center, students gain international perspectives and unforgettable experiences that shape them as global citizens.