The latest news and top stories on the University of Chicago. A prominent private research university located in Chicago, Illinois, USA, the University of Chicago is dedicated to advancing knowledge through rigorous inquiry and intellectual debate, as reflected in its motto, “Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched.” Renowned for its academic excellence, it encompasses an undergraduate college, four graduate divisions, and numerous professional schools. Notable for its significant contributions to research, including the first self-sustained nuclear reaction, and for fostering influential schools of thought like the Chicago School of Economics, the university has educated over 100 Nobel laureates.