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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

COVID-19 at Northwestern

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After Norris employees were potentially exposed to COVID-19, University workers, advocates call for transparency, protocol changes

May 30, 2021

After a Norris University Center employee tested positive for COVID-19, coworkers said management never informed them of the risk of exposure. They also said that neither Northwestern nor its food service...

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Caregiver faculty, students reflect on University childcare aid, voice concerns around return to in-person work

May 28, 2021

For much of the past year, Asian American and African American Studies Prof. Nitasha Tamar Sharma said she felt like she failed her son. While her daughter has managed to independently finish fourth...

A gray and tan walkway with five visible pillars. A purple banner reads: “Welcome Wildcats! Testing Entry Ahead.”

Administrators discuss plans to reopen, lift testing mandate for vaccinated individuals at Faculty Assembly meeting

May 26, 2021

Northwestern plans to lift the testing mandate for fully vaccinated and asymptomatic community members this summer, according to Vice President for Operations Luke Figora. Figora was joined by Feinberg...

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Seniors reflect on time at Northwestern, celebrate graduation amid COVID-19 restrictions

May 26, 2021

For the second year in a row, graduation celebrations are virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Northwestern will host a remote University-wide commencement on June 14, but each school will have its...

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Northwestern offers Abbott BinaxNOW over-the-counter rapid tests to faculty, staff and students

May 26, 2021

Faculty, staff and students now have access to free Abbott BinaxNOW over-the-counter rapid tests starting this week, Vice President for Operations Luke Figora announced Tuesday.  In an email to the...

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