International House: In the News

Some of the Nation's Foremost Political Figures and Commentators Discuss the 2012 Presidential Election in a Panel at International House
The January 19th discussion occurred as the 2012 presidential race is entering a new phase. Republicans in Iowa and New Hampshire cast the first votes in January to select their nominee to challenge incumbent President Barack Obama. Watch the discussion here »

World Bank Chief Economist Delivers a Lecture at his Former Residence in International House on January 6th
Justin Yifu Lin (Ph.D. ‘86) is “optimistic” about China's economic trajectory and believes the country can maintain an eight percent growth for another 20 years. Read more about Justin Yifu Lin's visit and his new book, Demystifying the Chinese Economy »

Event with Justice Stevens recounts remarkable Supreme Court career
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, AB’41, says he cast just one vote on the high court that he would change now, if given the chance. Read more about Justice John Paul Stevens' visit »

Richard M. Daley Appointed Distinguished Senior Fellow for the University of Chicago Harris School at International House
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, one of the nation’s most prominent urban leaders, will bring his extensive policymaking experience to the University of Chicago as a distinguished senior fellow at the Harris School of Public Policy Studies. Read more about Richard M. Daley's appointment »

Super Orient Courser Performs Live on ABC-7
While in Chicago, this ensemble performed at International House and a few other venues. They were also invited to perform live on ABC-7 Chicago. Their performance was so amazing that the producer asked the ensemble to perform a second song to close the morning show. Watch the ensemble perform live on ABC-7 »