Citizens feel  disregarded and disempowered, motivating them to engage in demonstrations like the "yellow vest"  movement in France,  Black Lives Matter  in the United States, and the  #MeToo movement globally.

September 2, 2025, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura , Dina Smeltz , Yawei Liu , and Nick Zeller, Andy Wong / AP, Download Report (PDF), Few see the United States as a friend to China, but a majority want Beijing to use a mix of cooperation and containment in its approach to Washingt...

The land grant model must adapt to address the needs of society. Among the most critical of these needs is one of the most basic; the need for food security.

September 2, 2025, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Sam Dong , Craig Kafura , Dina Smeltz , Yawei Liu , and Nick Zeller, Vincent Thian / AP, Download Report (PDF), Everyday Chinese citizens view international trade as good for the economy and job creation, and say China should pursue a policy of...

July 23, 2025, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz and Lama El Baz, Ted Shaffrey / AP, Download Report (PDF), While still forming their views on these technologies, more say they are concerned about the potential risks than excited about the opportunities., In the span of just a few yea...

Reflecting a global trend, Chicago Loop retail vacancies hit a record 30%—most likely due to remote work—necessitating revival strategies.

January 6, 2021, RESEARCH Report by John Austin and Alexander Hitch, Download Report (PDF), John Austin and Alexander Hitch examine policies and priorities to drive equitable economic recovery in the Midwest in a world reshaped by COVID-19., Executive Summary, In the midst of a national discussio...