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

The Daily Northwestern

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Kimberly Querrey gifts $121 million to NU to support research, biomedical discovery

October 18, 2022

Northwestern trustee Kimberly Querrey and the Louis Simpson Trust have gifted $121 million to the University, NU announced Tuesday. The Feinberg School of Medicine will receive $100 million of the gift...

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‘It’s just one step, but it’s a good step’: Northwestern study shows gender-affirming surgery benefits in youth

October 14, 2022

A new study conducted by Northwestern Medicine and two other Chicago institutions shows that gender-affirming surgery for transgender and nonbinary adolescents and young adults improves quality of life...

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Northwestern research group makes breakthrough on disposal of ‘forever chemicals’

October 12, 2022

A Northwestern research group has discovered a new way to properly dispose of “forever chemicals.” Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, are human-made chemicals that are categorized as surfactants...

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Northwestern students use brand ambassadorships to expand social media presence

October 3, 2022

Weinberg junior Alina Fernandez has always loved drinking Celsius, a fruit-flavored energy drink, before her workouts. So when the company asked her to apply for a brand ambassador role, the answer was...

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Northwestern will lead new Center for Chemical Innovation specializing in biocatalysis

October 3, 2022

The National Science Foundation selected Northwestern to lead a new Center for Chemical Innovation, the University announced Thursday. The Center for Chemoenzymatic Synthesis, led by chemistry Prof....

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