125th Anniversary

Celebrating 125 years of inquiry and impact

Banners marking the University of Chicago’s 125th Anniversary hang on lamp posts on the Main Quadrangle.

The University of Chicago marked the 125th anniversary of its 1890 founding this fall with a series of events highlighting the University’s intellectual contributions and historical achievements across the UChicago community. Public events, exhibitions, lectures and other activities took place around campus and at partner institutions around the city, providing a wide range of opportunities to learn about the University’s intellectual history and evolution.

Learn more about UChicago’s 125th anniversary celebration at 125.uchicago.edu.

Originally published on December 8, 2015
Photo by Joel Wintermantle