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Obama's Data Scientist Joins University of Chicago

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04.16.2013
Obama's Data Scientist Runs Social Good Program
via - Ad Age

Daley turns focus toward Gary

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02.17.2013
The Chicago Tribune profiles the Urban Revitalization Project: Gary, Indiana, led by Chicago Harris Distinguished Senior Fellow Richard M. Daley's
via - Chicago Tribune

Prof. Jens Ludwig is interviewed regarding urban crime and federal gun legislation

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02.01.2013
Q&A: Guns, Cities and the Death of Hadiya Pendleton
via - Time

Prof. Jens Ludwig highlights the need for more attention to gun violence in disadvantaged areas

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12.21.2012
Chicago grapples with gun violence; death toll soars
via - Washington Post

Chicago Harris Dean's International Council member Mehmet Celebi discusses Turkish/Syrian relations & escalation

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10.16.2012
Chicago Harris Dean's International Council member Mehmet Celebi discusses Turkish/Syrian relations & escalation on WBEZ Worldview
via - NPR

William Howell gives expert analysis of the vice presidential debate

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10.12.2012
William Howell gives expert analysis of the vice presidential debate for CNN.
via - CNN

Ariel Kalil provides expert commentary on the generational effects of job loss

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10.12.2012
“What Happens to the Children of the Unemployed?”
via - National Journal

The New York Times on Distinguished Senior Fellow Richard Daley's new partnership with Gary, Indiana

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09.26.2012
Mayor of an Ailing Indiana Mill Town Turns to a Chicago Veteran for Advice
via - The New York Times

James Heckman on perseverance and character

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09.24.2012
James Heckman’s work is quoted in a story on perseverance and character in the Wall Street Journal.
via - The Wall Street Journal