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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


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Space mission with NU scientists named finalist for NASA exploration program

January 10, 2023

A space mission involving Northwestern astrophysicists has been selected as a finalist to lead NASA’s Explorers Program, the University announced in a news release. The STAR-X mission, one of two...

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Fletcher Awards granted to undergraduate research and faculty advisers

January 9, 2023

Six undergraduate students and two faculty members earned Fletcher Awards for research and mentorship from the Office of Undergraduate Research at the annual ceremony in December. “Undergraduate research...

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History Prof. wins Bethwell A. Ogot Prize for best East African studies book

January 9, 2023

History Prof. David Schoenbrun was awarded the 2022 Bethwell A. Ogot Prize in December for his book, “The Names of the Python: Belonging in East Africa, 900 to 1930,” according to a University press...

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Chemistry Prof Chad Mirkin awarded King Faisal Prize

January 5, 2023

Chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin received the 2023 King Faisal Prize in Medicine and Science, according to a University press release.  The award, given out by the King Faisal Foundation, is named after...

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Assistant Dean of Students Josh McKenzie announces departure from Northwestern

January 5, 2023

Josh McKenzie will march through The Arch one last time as assistant dean of students later this month, he announced in an Instagram post Thursday. “I have a never-ending list of memories I won’t...

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