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Well-being and leadership:

Well-being and leadership Email from University of Chicago wisdom newsletter June 2026 June 2026 Visit our Website The University of Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom is committed to the scientific study of wisdom. We

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Humility Is The Leadership Superpower We Keep Misreading Humility may be one of the most misunderstood dimensions of character. This article describes what it is, why it matters and how to develop it.

On work by Marc Berman:

Scientists Say the 20-5-3 Rule Could Be Exactly What You Need to Stop Feeling Stressed All the Time There's now actual science for why ignoring your body's need for nature is making you feel stressed all the time.

On empathy and leadership:

Is there a case for performative empathy? Why leaders may want to consider it, according to science.

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AI-driven world: Why wisdom is the new leadership imperative Why wisdom, not intelligence, is key to AI-era leadership amid complexity and uncertainty, improving decision-making

Congratulations to Marc G Berman, Center PI and Professor of Psychology at The University of Chicago, UChicago Social Sciences on winning the silver 2026 Nautilus Book Awards in Health, Healing, & Wellness for his recent book "Nature & the Mind: The science of how nature improves cognitive, physical, and social well-being"

2026 Winners 11-20 | Nautilus Book Awards Nautilus Book Awards Winners 2026 Categories 11-20

Funding deadline tomorrow:

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British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants The British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. These awards, up to £10,000 in value and tenable for up to 24 months, are provided to cover the cost of the expenses arising from a defined research project.

Reinforcing its commitment to providing a transformative education to students, UChicago is launching an initiative that will guarantee free tuition for families with incomes below $250,000, starting in Autumn Quarter 2027. The College also will provide free housing and meals and other fees for students from families with incomes less than $125,000.

“By deepening our commitment to affordability," said President Paul Alivisatos, "we are helping to ensure that the brightest minds can join us.”

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UChicago will offer free tuition for families with incomes below $250,000, greatly expanding undergraduate aid Starting in Autumn 2027, initiative covers tuition, fees, housing and meals for families with incomes below $125,000, dramatically increasing access to a transformative UChicago education

How can wisdom and character development play a role in education?:

How can wisdom and character development play a role in education? Email from University of Chicago wisdom newsletter May 2026 May 2026 Visit our Website The University of Chicago Center for Practical Wisdom is committed to the scientific study of wisdom. We ap

From Wake Forest University:

What students think about character education - The Program for Leadership and Character Educating Character Initiative researchers Michael Prinzing and Juliette Ratchford recently ran a study that investigated what students think about intentional efforts on the part of faculty or institutions to foster their character growth.