Education: Chicago Party

Like a proud, fussy host, President Robert Maynard ("Bob'') Hutchins of the University of Chicago settled a batch of students in his new "College" last autumn (TIME, Sept. 21). Ever since, the College has much resembled a high-brow houseparty. You work as you go, study or roister as you please, plan to get a College certificate in two years or so, then do specialized work in one of the ''Divisions." Last week Host Hutchins gave his guests a try at a new, exciting party game: Examinations. The...

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