Press Release
April 29, 2009In Memoriam: Howard Margolis
Howard Margolis, a professor at the Harris School since 1990, died on Wednesday, April 29 after a battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. He studied social theory, particularly the underpinnings of individual choice and judgment that shape aggregate social outcomes.
Prior to his academic career, Margolis worked in Washington, DC, as a journalist, official, and consultant. He was the founder of the "News & Comment" section of Science, a correspondent for the Washington Post and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, speechwriter for the Secretary of Defense, and consultant to the National Academy of Sciences on studies of major public policy issues.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Read University press release: "Howard Margolis, Social Theory Scholar, 1932-2009"
Memorial service: On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, the Harris School held a ceremony of remembrance for Professor Howard Margolis. It took place at Bond Chapel and was followed by a reception in the quiet study area at the Harris School.
Margolis Scholarship Fund
To honor the memory of our teacher, mentor and friend, the Harris School has established a scholarship fund to aid current and future students in the academic pursuits. To participate, please use the online gift form and make sure to note in the "Special Instructions" section that your gift is to be designated to the Margolis Fund. For further information, please contact Colleen Peterson at cjpeterson@uchicago.edu or 773-702-5641.
Contact Information
Eleanor Cartelli
Associate Director of Publications
Phone: 773-834-4752
Email: cartelli@uchicago.edu
