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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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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...

The Chicago area is experiencing the emergence of billions of cicadas in May.

Northwestern expert offers advice on how to prep children for cicada soundtrack this summer

May 21, 2024

Chicago is facing a buggy problem as it prepares to experience the emergence of billions of cicadas this month.  Since the event brings an excess of unexpected noise, Northwestern experts said it could...

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Research Roundup: NU researchers discover catalyst to remove carbon dioxide, assess hazard maps’ efficacy

May 9, 2024

Since raising more than $1 billion in research funding in the 2023 fiscal year, Northwestern researchers continue to produce findings in a range of studies. The Daily compiled a summary of NU’s latest...

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Northwestern Football alumni create AI research start-up Consensus

April 16, 2024

Former Northwestern football players Eric Olson (SESP ’16) and Christian Salem (Weinberg ’16) have teamed up once more for a new venture. While the duo didn’t pursue STEM degrees at NU, Olson...

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