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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.






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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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Alumna Mae Quach at an Adobe conference
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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Alumna Katherine Karel in Thailand
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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Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ Alum Alex Minton eating at Taco Bell
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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Liam Donnelly in front of compost trucks from the company he founded
ALUMNI

From bike-powered composting to sustainable medical waste solutions, Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ grads are turning their sustainability education into real environmental impact.

Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ Professor Timothy Gilfoyle leading students on a bike through historic Chicago neighborhood Uptown, home to the Green Mill
Student Life

Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ history professor turns Chicago's streets into a classroom on wheels for a night under the stars.

Professor Anne L. Grauer teaching a Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ student
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.

Students at Welcome Week
Student Life

Á¿×Ó×ÊԴ’s Welcome Week brought hundreds of Ramblers together for time-honored traditions, new friendships, and unforgettable moments across campus.

Abdullah Motiwala at one of his bee colonies
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.

Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´ alumnus Cam Stacey (BBA ’18) at Bookclub, a Lincoln Park music venue
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.

Students at the student organization fair
Student Life

Ramblers build communities and explore interests through Á¿×Ó×ÊÔ´'s many student organizations.

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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.