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

The Daily Northwestern


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SESP Prof. Sepehr Vakil is one of two hosts of the podcast “A Professor and Comedian Walk Into a Bar,” which launched July 2024.

SESP professor’s podcast collaboration bridges academia and comedy

February 27, 2025

SESP Prof. Sepehr Vakil first saw Chicago-based comedian Mike Knight perform at the Red Room Comedy Club in Rogers Park two years ago.  Vakil said after he attended several of Knight’s shows, they...

Researchers have noticed missing DEI-related datasets from some government websites.

Data removal from government websites concerning scientists, including NU researchers

February 27, 2025

Almost immediately after President Donald Trump entered office in January, he released executive orders intended to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the nation. Now, researchers are...

Commissioned by Time Square’s ART on THE MART, Fernandes will be premiering “Build Up the House II” on its broadcast screens this March.

Blending choreography with social commentary, Prof. Brendan Fernandes spotlights queer culture

February 26, 2025

Originally born in Nairobi, Kenya, before migrating to Toronto, Canada, and the United States, Art Theory and Practice Associate Professor Brendan Fernandes’ talents cross borders and oceans. As  a...

The Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility aims to provide aid and review of proposals to the Board of Trustees.

NU’s reestablished Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility’s first meeting lays out new vision

February 19, 2025

The Northwestern Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility held its first public meeting of the year Wednesday to communicate the relaunch and rebuild of the group.  Created in 2016, the University...

Medill Prof. Judy Franks said her favorite Evanston restaurant Tapas Barcelona due to its fun, festive atmosphere and delicious food.

Best of Evanston: NU faculty share their favorite restaurants in downtown Evanston

February 19, 2025

Downtown Evanston is known for its vibrant food scene with plenty of options to snag a bite to eat. The Daily asked some Northwestern faculty members who call Evanston home to share some of their favorite...

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