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The Daily Northwestern


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Watson’s computer servers stand at IBM. McCormick students have the opportunity to use Watson and build their own applications.

McCormick course uses computer system made famous on ‘Jeopardy!’

September 30, 2014

Northwestern students will be able to use and build upon IBM’s prized Watson system through a course offered this fall. Along with seven other universities, NU has received cloud access to Watson,...

Northwestern asks graduate student applicants optional question on sexuality

September 30, 2014

Northwestern recently added an optional question about sexuality on its application for The Graduate School. The question asks if the applicant “self-identifies as a member of the LGBTQI community,”...

Canvas transition ahead of schedule

Canvas transition ahead of schedule

September 29, 2014

More than half of Northwestern's classes have transitioned to the new Canvas online course management system, according to NU Information Technology, putting NU slightly ahead of schedule for the department's...

Many classes and departments have moved out of Kresge Hall because of construction. Most of them are expected to return to the building after its two-year renovation project.

Classes, departments relocate amid Kresge renovation

September 22, 2014

More than 20 Northwestern departments and programs formerly housed in Kresge Hall are adjusting to class and office relocations as the building undergoes a two-year renovation project that began in August. Most...

Neuroscience club forms to create major, dispel myths

September 21, 2014

A new student group focused on promoting a better understanding of neuroscience is working this year to make the discipline an undergraduate major at Northwestern. Founded during Spring Quarter 2014,...

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