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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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‘We were blindsided’: Northwestern insurance changes met with backlash, faculty-led petition
Leah Schroeder, Senior Staffer • July 15, 2025

On June 12, Northwestern announced that — effective Jan. 1, 2026 — all medical plans for NU employees would be administered by UnitedHealthcare, replacing Blue Cross Blue Shield.  A month later,...

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Northwestern highlights research efforts through ‘Research Matters’ campaign
July 10, 2025
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Northwestern University Postdoctoral Union demands recognition from NU, rallies through rain
July 8, 2025
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‘A shift going on’: Fulbright scholars at NU and abroad discuss impact, program’s future amid political uncertainty
July 7, 2025
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Medill School to house Illinois Journalism Education Association
June 29, 2025
Over 1300 students start summer classes on Monday.
Happy First Day of School! More than 1300 students ready for Summer classes beginning Monday
June 22, 2025
Four winners of the Morton Schapiro Distinguished Secondary School Teacher Award will be recognized at Northwestern’s Sunday commencement ceremony.
Schapiro Award winners reflect on the importance of high school education
June 12, 2025
The announcement stated more information will be released over the next few days and weeks.
Northwestern administration announces hiring freeze, academic permanent budget reductions
June 10, 2025
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Q&A: University President Michael Schill discusses federal funding freeze, antisemitism on campus, student visa uncertainty
June 4, 2025
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Q&A: Northwestern alum Shreena Amin talks starting her own restaurant in Chicago
May 26, 2025
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U.S. Representative and NU alum Suhas Subramanyam remains grateful for his ‘Pritzker family’
February 27, 2025
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Former Northwestern student Scott Thomas sentenced to two years’ probation for aggravated battery
May 20, 2025
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Federal judge allows discrimination count to proceed in Palestinian alum’s lawsuit against Pritzker deans
May 14, 2025
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NUGW talks Powell Memo, higher education attacks in Solidarity Committee workshop
June 16, 2025
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‘Kindness isn’t a weakness’: Steve Carell emphasizes respect, dances with dean in commencement address
June 15, 2025
According to a lawsuit filed against Northwestern on June 20, the University’s employee health plan includes a more expensive “premium” option that does not provide additional benefits for those insured.
Class-action lawsuit alleges Northwestern misled employee health plan participants
June 25, 2025
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Northwestern’s Rogers Research Group advances medicine through collaborative, interdisciplinary research
June 8, 2025
According to an internal NIH memo verified by multiple news outlets Wednesday, agency staff has been directed to halt further terminations of research grants.
Internal NIH memo pauses additional research grant terminations
Audrey Pachuta, Managing Editor • June 25, 2025

Northwestern should be safe from losing out on more research grants from the National Institutes of Health for the time being.  According to a Wednesday NIH memo verified by multiple...

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OISS warns international students about stricter visa rules, social media checks for prospective visa applicants
Alexia Sextou, Senior Staffer • June 23, 2025

Northwestern’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services alerted students Monday to new U.S. State Department screening guidelines for prospective nonimmigrant visa applicants...

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Communication professor exposes genitals during video performance, sparking Title IX inquiry, debate among staff
Madeline King and Aidan Johnstone June 17, 2025

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of nudity and suicide. The School of Communication’s CommConnections event on Feb. 18 titled “Teaching, Playing, & Performing...

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Kesem welcomes campers Tuesday for first summer session, creating “magical” experiences
Sarah Serota, Multimedia Managing Editor • June 17, 2025

For five days in Fredonia, Wisconsin, Camp Kesem gathers kids of all different ages, from six-year-olds to teenagers, all of whom have parents who had or currently have cancer. Northwestern...

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Students reflect on spiritual life, community at Baccalaureate
Yong-Yu Huang, Senior Staffer • June 15, 2025

As a string ensemble performed selections from Mozart, Bach and Grieg, a small crowd filed into Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at 5 p.m. for Northwestern’s Baccalaureate ceremony Sunday.  The...

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Class of 2025 marches back through The Arch, kicking off Graduation Weekend
Beatrice Villaflor, Managing Editor • June 14, 2025

The purple-clad Class of 2025 marched back through The Arch Friday evening, reversing the path they walked nearly four years ago at their masked Wildcat Welcome.  Beginning in Deering...

Former College Democrats Co-President and Weinberg junior Clark Mahoney said he thinks it’s “easier” for liberal NU students to express their opinions on campus than it is for conservatives.
‘Safety in numbers’: Liberal NU students discuss consensus politics, cordial disagreement
Alexia Sextou, Senior Staffer • June 12, 2025

For many liberal Northwestern students, the campus seems to be painted a distinct shade of blue. But, being in the majority doesn’t always mean speaking in unison.  More than...

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Medill receives $3.6 million grant, announces plans for new local news hub
Audrey Pachuta, Managing Editor • June 9, 2025

The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications received $3.6 million to expand its work in strengthening local news in Chicago and its surrounding areas,...

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By the Numbers: Northwestern’s U.S. News & World Report ranking, by category
Naomi Taxay, Copy Editor • June 9, 2025

Alongside the usual back-to-school excitement, Northwestern undergraduate students had extra reason to celebrate on the first day of classes last September. Their University reached...

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks new memoir, political career at NU speaker event
Lexi Newsom, Assistant Campus Editor • June 8, 2025

In July 2017, Jacinda Ardern met with the Labour Party leader about the upcoming election for New Zealand’s prime minister. At that time, she was the party’s deputy leader, and...

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Q&A: Northwestern alum and U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider talks NU experience, role in Congress
Ashley Wei, Reporter • June 8, 2025

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (McCormick ’83, Kellogg ’88) is currently in his sixth term representing Illinois’ 10th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party. Schneider...

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By the Numbers: Student Activities Finance Committee’s club allocations, over the years
David Samson, Managing Editor • June 6, 2025

Last month, the Student Activities Finance Committee announced over $2.7 million in allocations to student groups.  The funds come from the Associated Student Government Activity...

Ten people stand together for a photo holding a navy banner that says “Stand Up for Science” in white letters.
Northwestern community members urge administration to protect research funding, international students at rally
Lexi Newsom, Assistant Campus Editor • June 6, 2025

A small crowd formed in front of Silverman Hall by 3 p.m. Thursday. Some of these community members gathered around two tables, talking with volunteers for Stand Up for Science Chicago...

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ASG Senate allocates $55,500 to student groups in final meeting of school year
Miguel Tsang, Reporter • June 5, 2025

The Associated Student Government’s final meeting of Spring Quarter saw $55,500 in allocations across 17 clubs. Wednesday’s meeting began with roughly $58,600 tentatively allocated...

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Students for Justice in Palestine leads demonstration, workshops despite arrest threats, heavy police presence
Isaiah Steinberg, Lexi Newsom, and Leah Schroeder June 4, 2025

Clouds formed as a group of protesters, led by Northwestern’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, gathered underneath a tree at Evanston’s Tallmadge Park on Tuesday afternoon....

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