The University of Chicago Magazine has announced the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards [0615a031]. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements in various fields and will be recognized during Alumni Weekend in May 2024 [0615a031]. The recipients include an astronomer who has made significant contributions to the field and has inspired younger women to pursue careers in science, an economist whose research has deepened society's understanding of important economic topics, a surgeon who has made impactful contributions to the field of surgical care, a writer and advocate for accessibility in the arts, and a university administrator who has shown dedication to maintaining the character of intellectual life [0615a031].
The University of Chicago Magazine features profiles of the awardees and highlights their accomplishments [0615a031]. In addition to the Alumni Awards, the magazine covers various topics such as the appointment of a new dean for the College, the role of color in the ancient world, and the expansion of the Divinity School's scope to include more world religions [0615a031].
Twelve creatives will receive honorary degrees from University of the Arts London (UAL) at this year’s graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank from 16 July [12ddd54d]. The honoraries include Amali de Alwis MBE, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Ben Terrett RDI, Francesca Shepherd, Gregor Muir, James Acheson, Kamiqua Lake, Kojey Radical, Loyle Carner, Nina Paim, Sharmadean Reid MBE, and Trevor Robinson OBE [12ddd54d]. They are influential artists and public figures in various creative industries [12ddd54d]. The Vice Chancellor and President, James Purnell, expressed excitement about honoring these individuals and their contributions to the creative community [12ddd54d]. The honorary awards highlight the value of the creative industries [12ddd54d].