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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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NU to require vaccine for students starting fall 2021

May 12, 2021

Northwestern will require students to be fully vaccinated for the 2021-22 academic year. Faculty, staff and visitors will not be required to get the vaccine, Provost Kathleen Hagerty announced in a Wednesday...

Blue background with virus illustrations scattered around as well as small vials that resemble an insulin jar. In the middle of the illustration is a vaccination needle in front of one of the vials.

Students participate in trial studying Moderna vaccine efficacy

May 11, 2021

Sitting at his sister’s wedding in Arkansas earlier this month, Weinberg freshman Jacob Jarding said he was happy to experience a semblance of pre-pandemic tradition. But Jarding, who has not been vaccinated,...

Illustration of a side profile from chin to torso. The subject wears a white t-shirt and their arm has a red bandage on it from a COVID-19 vaccine shot. The background is purple and blue stripes with large blue dots.

Researchers find more favorable attitudes toward vaccination after J&J vaccine hold

May 5, 2021

The pause in rollout of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine had no negative effect on vaccination attitudes, according to a survey conducted by researchers from Northwestern, Harvard,...

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Northwestern Health Service to help students register for second vaccine appointments

May 3, 2021

Northwestern University Health Service will work with students who received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose outside of the University but are having difficulty obtaining their second, according to a...

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Northwestern to release plans for an in-person Fall Quarter, decision on vaccine requirements by end of spring

May 3, 2021

Northwestern will announce a decision on potential vaccination requirements for students in early May and in-person expectations as early as June, according to a Thursday release sent to faculty and staff. The...

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