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Chicago Climate and Sustainable Growth Curriculum

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More than $125 Million Raised to Support New University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth

The funding enables the Institute to recruit world-class faculty, advance groundbreaking research that will impact the world, and launch the Chicago Curriculum on Climate and Sustainable Growth.

The Polsky Energy Transition Leadership Academy Launches with $25 Million Gift

The Polsky Academy supports key components of the Chicago Curriculum on Climate and Sustainable Growth, bringing a unique focus on experiential learning as well as career mentorship.

UChicago Launches New Major in Climate and Sustainable Growth

The undergraduate major, which will accept students in the fall of 2025, is the first application of the Chicago Curriculum on Climate and Sustainable Growth, a pioneering new curriculum that examines the climate and growth challenge using a 360-degree approach.

Student Life

Providing students with opportunities to contribute to climate solutions.

Scholars

The Institute fosters an ecosystem of scholars from throughout campus in diverse fields.

Leadership & Staff

The Institute brings together preeminent scholars and leading practitioners to lead its efforts.

Impact

The Institute builds off decades of climate leadership at UChicago. Learn more about our contributions.
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