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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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 Northwestern raised a record of $1.05 billion in research funding this fiscal year, a 5% increase since 2023.

NU researchers drive progress in ovarian health, bladder cancer

October 2, 2024

Northwestern raised a record $1.05 billion in research funding this fiscal year, a 5% increase since 2023. The Daily compiled a recap of NU’s latest research findings from September.  Drug used to...

At VentureCat 2024, Northwestern's annual student startup competition, TurboLearn won the grand prize of $100,000.

This NU student and his friend founded the next AI study tool sensation

October 1, 2024

TurboLearn AI has grown to half a million users between the browser version and the mobile app since its launch in December. The AI-powered note-taking platform automatically creates notes, flashcards...

While guidelines for incorporating generative AI in the classroom are available, professors can still set individual policies for classes.

Northwestern provides free access to ChatGPT 4.0 through Microsoft Copilot

September 26, 2024

Northwestern students, faculty and staff can now access ChatGPT 4.0 through Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered chatbot at no cost starting this academic school year. The decision follows a multiyear...

Engage Chicago exposes students to new perspectives and ideas through activities and discussions.

Engage Chicago immerses students in community development and social change

September 25, 2024

When rising Communication sophomore Kaleb Chaney was looking for something to do over the summer, he wanted something “active” and social justice related. Engage Chicago fit the bill.  Engage Chicago...

The artificial intelligence tools developed within the Institute will be open source and publicly accessible.

Northwestern to develop $20 million AI institute for astrophysics research

September 18, 2024

Northwestern has secured a $20 million grant, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation, to develop a new artificial intelligence institute for astrophysics research, the University...

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