Heshmat Moayyad, influential Persian scholar, translator, and writer, 1927–2018
Heshmat Moayyad, who established the Persian program at UChicago, passed away on June 25 at the age of 90.
Media Mentions: June 2018
The latest media mentions, quotes, profiles, and writings from Division of the Humanities faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
David J. Levin Appointed Senior Adviser to the Provost for Arts
Levin replaces Bill Brown, the Karla Scherer Distinguished Service Professor in American Culture, who has served as Senior Adviser for the last four years.
D. Nicholas Rudall, distinguished UChicago professor, playwright, and founding director of the Court Theatre, 1940–2018
Renowned professor and founder of the Court Theatre Nick Rudall passed away on June 19, 2018. Throughout his professional life, he lived in two worlds: the classroom by day and the theater by night.