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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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The Cook County State Attorney’s office said that the decision is “consistent” with their policy about peaceful protesters.
Misdemeanor charges dropped against NU faculty for activity during pro-Palestinian encampment
Shreya Srinivasan, Print Managing Editor • July 19, 2024

Cook County’s State Attorney dropped charges against three Northwestern faculty members and one graduate student Friday after being charged earlier this month for “obstructing a police officer” at...

The Cook County State Attorney’s office said that the decision is “consistent” with their policy about peaceful protesters.
Four individuals face charges for April's pro-Palestine encampment
July 16, 2024
Imran Sultan said he considered climate maps to figure out where to go to see the eclipse.
Nights at Dearborn Observatory, CIERA Astronomer Evenings bring astronomy education to the public
July 3, 2024
Pritzker School of Law. The lawsuit comes just over a year after the Supreme Court ended the use of affirmative action in the college admission process.
Lawsuit against Pritzker School of Law alleges its hiring process discriminates against white men
July 3, 2024
Ann Lurie was a life trustee of Northwestern and gave over $60 million over the years.
Ann Lurie, distinguished Chicago Philanthropist, dies at 79
July 1, 2024
A white brick building
NU’s Summer Class Schedule offers flexibility, opportunities for academic advancement
June 18, 2024
In Spring Quarter, Greenwell showed a preview of the documentary to students at a South Area residential event.
‘Hearing Silences’ highlights experiences of Black female faculty at Northwestern
May 23, 2024
Before coming to Northwestern, Derrick Gragg had served as athletic director at both the University of Tulsa and Eastern Michigan University.
Derrick Gragg appointed as Northwestern’s vice president for athletic strategy, search for new athletic director begins
June 13, 2024
Commencement will be held June 9 at the United Center.
NU announces plans to prevent disruptions at commencement
June 4, 2024
NU Alum Casey Goonan (Weinberg ’22) is being held on a $1 million bail.
NU Alum arrested on firebombing suspicions at UC Berkeley
June 19, 2024
Eig won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography for his sixth book, “King: A Life.”
Pulitzer Prize winner, Medill alum Jonathan Eig seeks to tell ‘ambitious’ stories through biography
May 22, 2024
Northwestern issues "all clear" message for shooting threat on Evanston campus
February 26, 2024
Several alerts informed community members of an active threat event on Northwesterns Chicago campus Monday evening.
NU not aware of injuries after shots fired reported on Chicago campus
November 27, 2023
Members of the Ryan family pose at the Ryan Field groundbreaking ceremony Monday.
Northwestern hosts groundbreaking ceremony at Ryan Field construction site
June 25, 2024
Northwestern’s class of 2024 is made up of 7,720 undergraduate and graduate students.
Kathryn Hahn declares class of 2024 “worthy of celebration” in commencement address
June 10, 2024
This was the Faculty Senate’s second to last meeting of the academic year.
Faculty Senate approves statement on pro-Palestinian demonstrations
May 8, 2024
Kim Cobbs speaks at a podium.
Six experts talk sustainability at second Northwestern Sustainability Lecture Series
May 2, 2024
Queering The Map launched in 2017 as a class project. It now hosts hundreds of thousands of anonymous queer experiences, including some on campus.
Queering The Map shows queer love on campus
Jorge Martinez, Reporter • June 19, 2024

Northwestern freshman Aaron, who wanted to use a pseudonym for safety, hovered his computer mouse over Shepard Hall on a map before dropping a pin with a message.  “I had my first...

Dominic, a McCormick student who asked to use a pseudonym, estimated about a quarter of students cheated in Computer Science 211, a requirement for computer science majors and minors.
‘You know absolutely nothing’: Students frustrated with NU’s handling of academic integrity cases
Isaiah Steinberg, Senior Staffer • June 19, 2024

When she received a “vague” email accusing her of an academic integrity violation, Northwestern undergraduate Kate, who asked to use a pseudonym for fear of retribution, was concerned...

A man in a suit, smiling, stands in front of a scientific research lab.
Chemistry Prof, NU scientist Dr. Chad Mirkin awarded 2024 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
Shreya Srinivasan, Print Managing Editor • June 13, 2024

Chemistry professor, Northwestern nanoscientist and director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology Dr. Chad Mirkin was awarded the 2024 Kavli Prize in Nanoscience by the...

The protest outside the United Center in the University’s designated “free speech zone” saw over 100 people, including graduates who walked out, family members and community members.
Pro-Palestinian graduates walk out of 2024 Commencement Ceremony in solidarity with Gaza
Shannon Tyler, Summer Editor in Chief • June 9, 2024

Shortly after the procession of Northwestern’s class of 2024 into the United Center for the 166th Annual Commencement Ceremony, over 50 graduates, some holding Palestinian flags,...

Nikki Okrah (Weinberg ’11), Weinberg’s Convocation speaker, founded Chaku Foods in hopes of giving back to her home country Ghana.
‘Wildcats should have wild dreams:’ Nikki Okrah delivers optimistic 2024 Weinberg Convocation address
Lucas Kim, Print Managing Editor • June 9, 2024

Just over a decade after graduating from Northwestern herself, entrepreneur Nikki Okrah (Weinberg ’11) returned to Evanston to deliver the 2024 Weinberg Convocation address Saturday. Okrah,...

NUGW union members gathered outside of Rebecca Crown Center to deliver an open letter to University administration calling for adequate funding resources for graduate students.
‘No funding cuts, no more lies’: NU Graduate Workers march after University withdraws fellowship funding
Jerry Wu, Assistant Campus Editor • June 2, 2024

Over 100 Northwestern University Graduate Workers union members marched from The Arch to the Rebecca Crown Center as part of a “March for Fair Funding” on Thursday. The demonstration...

Though the annual rainbow light display on Deering Library has been canceled, students can still participate in different Pride Month events on campus.
Pride Month despite the lights: How students will be celebrating without Deering display
Ruby Grisin, Reporter • June 1, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, a handful of Pride Month events organized by Northwestern students and departments offer celebration and reflection. While Pride Month is a time...

Over the last two years, visiting scholars have arrived from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Turkey and Ukraine.
The Daily Explains: What is the Scholars at Risk program, and how will NU provide new scholarships to Palestinian students and faculty?
Jerry Wu, Assistant Campus Editor • May 30, 2024

In 2022, Northwestern University deepened its longstanding relationship with the Scholars at Risk Network by launching its own initiative with the program through The Buffett Institute...

Mariachi NU was centerstage in the Louis Room around 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
ASG Cultural Summit showcases music groups, affinity organizations
Isaiah Steinberg, Copy Editor • May 27, 2024

The Associated Student Government’s Spring Cultural Summit brought live music, activities and cultural exchange to Norris University Center on Saturday. Complete with a stage,...

Schill addressed issues of antisemitism and free speech at a Thursday morning hearing hosted by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
NU SJP, JVP, Divestment Coalition release statement on University President Michael Schill's congressional testimony
Beatrice Villaflor, Campus Editor • May 24, 2024

Northwestern's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace as well as the NU Divestment Coalition — the group behind the pro-Palestinian encampment on...

Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) displays a check for $600 million to Northwestern from “Qatar-related sources.” The Qatar Foundation, which fully funds NU’S Doha campus, said it doesn’t attempt to influence University decisions after University President Michael Schill’s Thursday congressional hearing.
Qatar Foundation denies influencing NU decisions after Congressional hearing
Saul Pink, Senior Staffer • May 24, 2024

A day after Republican lawmakers grilled University President Michael Schill on Northwestern’s relationship with the Qatar Foundation, the state-led organization that fully funds...

Schill defended his decision to negotiate with pro-Palestinian activists and emphasized his commitment to free speech and student safety Thursday morning.
University President Michael Schill tried to walk a thin line in his remarks before congress. He still faces dissatisfaction from dueling camps.
Samantha Powers and Jacob Wendler May 24, 2024

Facing tough questions from lawmakers about his response to pro-Palestinian activism, University President Michael Schill attempted to perform a balancing act during his Thursday morning...

ASG passed legislation supporting the Pride House, an initiative for LGBTQ+ affinity housing on campus.
LGBTQ+ affinity housing resolution passes in ASG, aims to foster community, provide support
Kaavya Butaney, Senior Staffer • May 23, 2024

The Associated Student Government passed legislation supporting the Pride House — an initiative for LGBTQ+ affinity housing on campus — on May 15 in a milestone for the LGBTQ+ student...

Schill faced more than three hours of questioning from lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday morning alongside leaders from UCLA and Rutgers about his response to a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
University President Michael Schill addresses Congressional testimony in Thursday evening message
Jacob Wendler, Editor in Chief • May 23, 2024

University President Michael Schill issued a statement on Northwestern’s ongoing efforts to combat antisemitism and hate in a schoolwide email Thursday evening. The message comes...

University President Michael Schill testified in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Thursday morning.
University President Michael Schill testifies before House Committee on Education
Beatrice Villaflor and Jacob Wendler May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON — University President Michael Schill doubled down on his commitment to combating antisemitism and engaging with pro-Palestinian student activists in his Thursday morning...

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