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An aerial shot of the buildings around Evanston’s ountain square, primarily high-rise buildings with big glass windows, with tile and a blank fountain in the square beside a four-way street.

[Photo] Affordable Housing Plan Steering Committee talks affordable housing, accessibility barriers

October 20, 2021
Aerial view of downtown Evanston.

[Photo] Luxury high rise developments spark controversy among Evanston residents and business owners

October 18, 2021
The Office of Financial Aid.

[Photo] Students receive $2,000 pandemic relief payments

October 15, 2021
A sign that says “How was your dining experience today?” with different buttons depicting four different emotions below it. In the background you can see students getting food at a dining hall station.

[Photo] Need to Know: On-Campus Dining Guide

August 16, 2021
University President Morton Schapiro gestures while standing in front of a light wooden podium and navy curtains. He wears a suit, tie and purple vest.

[Photo] President Schapiro talks Polisky resignation, says he had “complete authority” over hiring decision in Faculty Assembly meeting

May 27, 2021
Students dance under a white tent during Dance Marathon 2019. There are purple strobe lights and most students wear white t-shirts while waving their arms in excitement as they dance.

[Photo] NUDM selects youth and family nonprofit Chicago Youth Programs as 2022 primary beneficiary

May 26, 2021
A photo of NU’s Technological Institute. The concrete building has multiple stairs leading up to the entrance. There are seven large visible windows in the image of the building and some give off a blue hue because of the lighting. There are some trees with green leaves and other trees with pink leaves present along the sides of the building. Multiple students walk to and from the building and are slightly blurry.

[Photo] NU astrophysicists trace locations of intense radio blasts to galaxies’ spiral arms

May 23, 2021
Northwestern walks out of the tunnel onto Ryan Field. The Wildcats are facing Nebraska in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland to open the 2022 season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern to face Nebraska in Dublin for 2022 season opener

May 20, 2021
brick building with vines, trees, and lighthouse

[Photo] City Council votes to authorize lease agreement with Artists Book House

May 12, 2021
Players in white jersey stand in a line on green grass field with one in front of the others in the horizontal line, waving

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Russell Payne named as head coach

May 7, 2021
The Lakefill. Trees line the lakefront and seagulls fly above the water.

[Photo] As CARP deadlines approach, some advocates say city sustainability initiatives require increased funding and staffing

April 28, 2021
Northwestern men’s tennis player wearing all-black athleisure and holding a red and black racket returns a backhand shot on the Wildcats’ purple-and-white courts.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern defeats Nebraska, Iowa despite rough conditions

April 13, 2021
People walk on sidewalks alongside cars and in front of buildings in Downtown Evanston

[Photo] City Council expands eligibility for local business grant program

April 13, 2021
University President Morton Schapiro gestures while standing in front of a light wooden podium and navy curtains. He wears a suit, tie, and purple vest.

[Photo] University administrators talk return to campus plans and vaccinations

April 9, 2021
Northwestern player crouches on the basepath, leading off from first base.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern drops three of four but holds off No. 25 Michigan in finale

April 4, 2021
Northwestern player returns a shot with arm up in air

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern stares down two key conference rematches

April 2, 2021
In foreground, two Northwestern fencers square off against opponents during a meet as both teams look on.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern goes 3-3 on senior weekend

March 10, 2021
President Morton Schapiro. Schapiro announced in a Thursday email that he would conclude his tenure as president in August 2022.

[Photo] President Morton Schapiro to conclude tenure in 2022

March 4, 2021
A rainbow stole held in front of the Supreme Court building on June 15, 2020, the day the Court extended civil rights protections to LGBTQ employees. Research shows LGBTQ individuals are disproportionately targeted by incarceration and the criminal legal system.

[Photo] ‘We are disproportionately abused’: Formerly incarcerated activist, scholars discuss queer incarceration at NPEP roundtable

March 3, 2021
Mayoral candidate and 20-year-old Evanston Township High School graduate Sebastian Nalls. Nalls spoke with the Daily about his public safety platform.

[Photo] Mayoral candidate Sebastian Nalls talks Police Reform

February 19, 2021
The Black House. Renovations are expected to be completed in spring.

[Photo] Black House on track to reopen in fall after COVID-19 delays

February 17, 2021
Northwestern fencer duels an opponent.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern dominates in first home duals

February 16, 2021
Greg Newsome II defends against the deep ball. The junior cornerback has declared for the NFL Draft.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome declares for 2021 NFL Draft

December 21, 2020
Chris Bergin (28) flexes after a tackle. Bergin, Paddy Fisher (42) and Greg Newsome (2) were All-Big Ten honorees.

[Photo] Football: 14 Wildcats earn Big Ten end-of-year honors

December 18, 2020
Pat Fitzgerald celebrates the teams win over Wisconsin. The Wildcats clinched their second Big Ten West title in three years.

[Photo] Football: How Northwestern returned to the top of the Big Ten West in 2020

December 6, 2020
Earnest Brown IV rushes after the passer. The senior defensive lineman has 3.5 tackles for loss so far this season.

[Photo] Football: Eku Leota and Earnest Brown both shining for Northwestern defense

November 27, 2020
Paddy Fisher tackles a Wisconsin player. The senior tackle is second on the team with 46 tackles on the season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern keeps its focus despite the hype surrounding its 5-0 start

November 27, 2020
Adetomiwa Adebawore rushes the passer. The sophomore has had a great start to the 2020 season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s front seven look ahead for a matchup against Wisconsin

November 20, 2020
With spiking COVID-19 cases in Evanston and the rest of the state, Northwestern students have a difficult winter ahead of them.

[Photo] Students make plans for holidays amid campus COVID-19 case spikes

November 15, 2020
Police stand outside President Schapiro’s house during an NU Community Not Cops protest. Schapiro’s comments about recent protests sparked a campus-wide debate about anti-Semitism and abolition.

[Photo] How conversations about anti-Semitism divided a campus

October 27, 2020
A sign from a previous NU Community Not Cops demonstration, reading “Fund Communities Not Police.” Students reimagined justice in a Wednesday discussion led by FMO and NUCNC.

[Photo] President Schapiro stands by controversial email condemning protestors in Community Dialogue

October 21, 2020
NU students protest in support of police abolition. On Sunday, Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty released a statement responding to the events of Saturday’s protest.

[Photo] Disarm, defund, disband: Students are marching every day until Northwestern abolishes NUPD

October 19, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro. When asked about police violence against student protesters, he said students also engaged in violent tactics.

[Photo] Administrators host webinar to discuss changes to Fall Quarter plans with campus

September 1, 2020
The Technological Institute. Northwestern hosted its EXCEL Scholars program for McCormick freshmen virtually this summer.

[Photo] University considers research options in the fall

August 20, 2020
The Technological Institute. After finding an unexpected weakness in SARS-CoV-2, Northwestern researchers designed a molecule that reduces the virus’s ability to attach to human cell receptors.

[Photo] Northwestern researchers find new weakness in virus that causes COVID-19

August 18, 2020
A Northwestern fencer lunges. The team was unable to make it to the finals of the Midwest Championships despite having one of their best seasons in recent years.

[Photo] Fencing: Cats finish strong during regular season despite NCAA Championship cancellation

August 16, 2020
Bardia Kimiavi waves to the Martin Stadium crowd. The junior midfielder, who notched 10 points last season, will be one of Northwestern’s most offensive important players for the 2020 campaign.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: After improved season, Northwestern looks toward a Big Ten title

August 16, 2020
A 2019 Northwestern production of Guys and Dolls. Students said they have experienced racism and exclusion at every level of the Northwestern theatre department, from department and student shows to curriculum.

[Photo] Northwestern theatre students demand anti-racist action, accountability from department

August 9, 2020
Downtown Evanston. During COVID-19, retailers have had to pivot their business methods to serve customers and stay afloat.

[Photo] Evanston businesses take out Paycheck Protection Program loans

August 6, 2020
The Technological Institute. Northwestern recently joined three other Illinois universities in establishing the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation, which serves not only as a mathematical sciences research institute, but also helps tackle current societal problems using ideas from mathematics and statistics.

[Photo] NU joins Illinois universities in creating Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation

July 30, 2020
Buffett Institute for Global Affairs executive director Annelise Riles.

[Photo] Administrators provide resources for international students in third discussion with NU community

July 30, 2020
The Technological Institute. Northwestern’s Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction recently received $12.4 million to carry out their research initiative on quantum transduction for the next four years. The center will officially begin its research Aug. 1.

[Photo] Northwestern’s Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction receives $12.4 million in research funding

July 23, 2020
To visit any dining hall on campus, students have to make reservations, which are spaced out in 15-minute intervals and have a cap of 40 to 50 students each.

[Photo] Compass Group lays off 230 NU dining workers

July 20, 2020
Cast members rehearse “Hookman,” presented by StuCo group Lipstick Theatre. StuCo has made the decision to disallow all in-person activities for the time being.

[Photo] StuCo activities to be held remotely

July 16, 2020
A Northwestern Alumni tent. NU alumni celebrating their reunions this year will participate in virtual events this weekend.

[Photo] Northwestern Alumni Association launches alumni-owned small business directory

July 14, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro speaks to parents and families. Schapiro announced Wednesday that the University has joined an amicus brief in support of Harvard and MIT’s lawsuit.

[Photo] Students draft statement against ICE ruling, demand Northwestern take action; Schapiro writes NU to support Harvard and MIT lawsuit

July 8, 2020
The Technological Institute, home to many chemistry classes. Chemistry Prof. George Schatz led the computer simulations for a team of NU researchers that developed a hybrid material that mimics living creatures when exposed to light.

[Photo] Northwestern researchers develop synthetic material that mimics living creatures

July 2, 2020
Downtown Evanston. In the coming years, portions of Main Street will undergo construction to improve accessibility and infrastructure, with funding for the project partially coming from a Cook County grant.

[Photo] Einstein Bros. Bagels evaluating whether to reopen downtown Evanston location

July 1, 2020
A view of Evanston from above. The Panera Bread located at 1700 Sherman Ave. closed its doors permanently, and five more stores in downtown Evanston have closed within the past year.

[Photo] Panera Bread closes downtown Evanston location permanently, new stores to come to Evanston

June 24, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at last May’s inauguration. More than 800 students have signed a letter calling on the University to disinvite Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot from speaking at commencement.

[Photo] Amid calls to boycott Lightfoot’s commencement speech, a look at the Chicago mayor’s history on policing

June 18, 2020
SESP sophomore Daniel Rodriguez speaks at a previous ASG meeting. Rodriguez called on ASG members Wednesday to be willing to actively learn and practice allyship to Northwesterns Black community and other marginalized groups.

[Photo] ASG passes emergency resolution affirming University commitment to black student demands, donation legislation

June 4, 2020
SESP sophomore Daniel Rodriguez speaks during a previous ASG meeting. The Executive Officer of Justice and Inclusion co-authored a bill creating a COVID-19 response task force within ASG.

[Photo] ASG funds student groups for fall quarter

May 27, 2020
A newspaper vending machine under an L bridge in downtown Evanston. Local newspapers have reported an increase in readership since Illinois’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order was put in place.

[Photo] Evanston news sees increases in readership

May 26, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro speaks to parents and families. Schapiro was re-elected to Marsh & McLennan’s Board of Directors Thursday, a global professional services firm brokering insurance for the Adani Carmichael coal mine.

[Photo] Schapiro re-elected to Marsh and McLennan’s Board of Directors, company announces new client policy amid #StopAdani

May 25, 2020
President Morton Schapiro at last year’s ‘Conversations with the President.’

[Photo] Schapiro talks fall quarter, admissions and #StopAdani in ‘Conversations with the President’

May 19, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro. Administrators addressed protests led by NU Community Not Cops at Tuesday’s Faculty Assembly.

[Photo] Administrators talk winter plans, student protests at fall Faculty Assembly meeting

November 18, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro is one of 13 members on the Board of Directors for the transnational Marsh & McLennan Companies handling the insurance brokerage for the Adani Carmichael coal mine.

[Photo] #StopAdani: Students ask Schapiro to leverage influence and abandon Australian coal mine insurance brokerage

May 14, 2020
Gamers have fun at the Nintendo Switch: Together Tour kickoff. NU Recreation sent out an interest form last week for students interested in playing eSports, a form of competitive online gaming.

[Photo] NU Recreation offers eSports, allowing students virtual competition while stuck at home

April 23, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro. He wrote a column in Wednesday’s Chicago Tribune about the adversity faced in the handling of Northwestern’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

[Photo] Schapiro writes on NU community’s “resilience and empathy” during COVID-19 pandemic in Tribune column

March 20, 2020
Evanston couple Regina Sant’Anna and Douglas Skites opened Kombucha Brava’s taproom in July 2018. The business will participate in the Evanston Craft Beverage Crawl on May 14.

[Photo] In Focus: Independent businesses in Evanston deal with declining support

March 6, 2020
Buffet Institute plans collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada. Arryman Scholars will find an institutional home there as well.

[Photo] Arryman Scholars find an institutional home as NU plans collaboration with an Indonesian university

March 6, 2020
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th). The city approved a budget with a one percent property tax increase Monday, but Fleming said the city should also draw funding from the University’s $1 million Good Neighbor Racial Equity Fund.

[Photo] Human Services Committee discusses new ways Evanston residents could file police complaints

March 3, 2020
Men’s player Michael Trautwein crouches on the basepath, leading off from first base.

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern suffers weekend sweep to South Florida

March 3, 2020
The front of the Harley Clarke Mansion.

[Photo] Request for Proposal period for Harley Clarke Mansion ends

February 27, 2020
A Northwestern fencer lunges. The team was unable to make it to the finals of the Midwest Championships despite having one of their best seasons in recent years.

[Photo] Fencing: No. 9 Northwestern falls to No. 4 Ohio State at Midwest Championships

February 26, 2020
Northwestern fencers during a meet. The Wildcats sent two fencers to last weekend’s Junior Olympics.

[Photo] Fencing: Two fencers compete at Junior Olympics as No. 9 NU prepares for postseason play

February 20, 2020
A view of Evanston from above.

[Photo] Local nonprofits value collaboration despite competitive sector

February 20, 2020
Buffett Institute for Global Affairs executive director Annelise Riles.

[Photo] Buffett Institute unveils Northwestern Global Strategic Plan at February Faculty Senate meeting

February 20, 2020
A Northwestern fencer strikes her opponent.

[Photo] Fencing: Crompton, Swallow head to Columbus for Junior Olympics

February 13, 2020
Participants in the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Commonwealth Running Company will be opening up shop to runners of all ages and skills in downtown Evanston.

[Photo] Commonwealth Running Company prepares to open in Evanston

February 12, 2020
Segal Visitors Center. The Common Application will no longer ask applicants for their disciplinary history beginning in the 2021 application season.

[Photo] University President Morton Schapiro, Provost Holloway say it’s unlikely Northwestern will phase out legacy admissions

February 12, 2020
A view of Evanston from above. MOSAIC Co-op offers a unique housing opportunity for students looking to live in Evanston, but not on campus.

[Photo] MOSAIC Co-op offers conscious off-campus living

February 11, 2020
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave.

[Photo] First-generation, low-income students feel priced out of study abroad

February 6, 2020
A Northwestern fencer strikes her opponent. The Wildcats went 10-2 in the NU Duals this past weekend.

[Photo] Fencing: No. 9 Northwestern upsets No. 1 Princeton, goes 10-2 at NU Duals

February 5, 2020
The Wildcats during a 2019 game. NU’s 2020 season opens on Friday against Detroit Mercy.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats add Hall of Famer Casey Powell as volunteer assistant

February 4, 2020
A view of Evanston from above. Evanston has formed the Complete Count Committee to help make sure as many residents as possible can be counted in the 2020 Census.

[Photo] How the Evanston Complete Count Committee is preparing for the 2020 Census

January 30, 2020
Soteria Reid, ASG’s executive officer of justice and inclusion, speaks during a Senate session. Reid said she asked the original poster to take down the offensive meme. She then checked in with executive board members of APIDA identities.

[Photo] ASG releases statement on racist meme and inclusion initiatives

January 30, 2020
Schapiro said the committee seeks to find a replacement by the start of the next academic year. Holloway will continue to serve as a provost until the end of Winter Quarter.

[Photo] Search for new provost begins; Schapiro forms search committee

January 23, 2020
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway took over as Northwestern’s provost in Summer 2017, coming to the University from Yale College.

[Photo] Report: Provost Jonathan Holloway expected to leave Northwestern to become Rutgers president

January 19, 2020
Alderwoman Cicely Fleming sits at a city council meeting and speaks into a black microphone

[Photo] City Council approves GovHR city manager search contract

January 14, 2020
University President Morton Schapiro speaks to parents and families. Schapiro published an editorial in the Chicago Tribune regarding Jeff Sessions visit to campus.

[Photo] President Morton Schapiro describes Jeff Sessions’ visit as a ‘missed opportunity’ in Chicago Tribune column

November 15, 2019
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) at a City Council meeting. Fleming said aldermen should wait until after the budget to consider a referendum on nonpartisan elections.

[Photo] City delays drafting referendum to codify nonpartisan elections practice

November 15, 2019
Annelise Riles. Riles said the Buffett Institute’s new approach to research is “open, transparent, and collaborative.”

[Photo] The Buffett Institute to hold first Idea Incubation Workshop to develop research plans to solve global issues

November 14, 2019
The Office of Undergraduate Admission, Undergraduate Financial Aid, and Undergraduate Research. Weinberg is implementing a new pilot program to partially cover costs for supplies required in two introductory art courses this winter.

[Photo] Weinberg to implement Art for Cats, pilot program that will cover art supplies

November 14, 2019
State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) speaks at Evanston Public Library in April 2019. Fine chief co-sponsored a bill that would cap out-of-pocket insulin costs.

[Photo] State Sen. Laura Fine sponsors bill to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs

November 8, 2019
Bardia Kimiavi waves to the crowd. The sophomore midfielder scored Northwestern’s first goal in their 3-1 win over then No. 25 Maryland in September.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern prepares to face defending national champion in Big Ten quarterfinal

November 7, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway talks improvements and gaps in diversity and inclusion for undergraduate students and faculty.

[Photo] In interview, Provost Holloway talks improvements in undergraduate diversity and inclusion, diversifying faculty hiring

November 7, 2019
Ty Seager fights for possession. The senior forward scored two goals and added two assists in his final regular season game for Northwestern.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: In regular season finale, Northwestern defeats Div. III Marian with strong performances from seniors.

November 3, 2019
Provost Jonathan Holloway. Holloway discusses the admission scandal and his academic vision.

[Photo] In interview, Provost Holloway lays out academic vision for NU, talks departmentalization and admissions scandal

October 31, 2019
Matt Moderwell dribbles the ball. The Wildcats drew against Wisconsin in their final Big Ten game, which was called early due to inclement weather.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Snow ends Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin early, teams draw

October 31, 2019
Ty Seager fights for the ball. The senior forward has scored one goal for the Wildcats this season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looking to win three straight in conference play for the first time since 2011

October 29, 2019
Midfielder Matt Moderwell attempts to steal the ball. The senior scored the game-winning goal against Michigan State.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern defeats Michigan State 1-0 off Moderwell’s last-minute goal

October 27, 2019
Sean Lynch dribbles the ball past center field against Rutgers. Lynch has started in four games this season, assisting once.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: How Sean Lynch became more than a sparkplug

October 24, 2019
The Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd.

[Photo] Nonprofit plans to submit another bid for Harley Clarke Mansion despite previous denial

October 23, 2019
NUDM 2019. The organization will run a mainly virtual version of its annual Dance Marathon from March 3 to 6.

[Photo] NUDM launches first Accessibility Week, addresses financial accessibility, diversity and inclusion

October 21, 2019
Homecoming week is filled with festivities planned by the University to prepare for the annual Homecoming game this year against Iowa.

[Photo] Northwestern’s Homecoming Week has a lot in store for students and alumni

October 17, 2019
City Council members engage in discussion. At a Monday Rules Committee meeting, aldermen discovered the city never formally switched to nonpartisan elections.

[Photo] City to draft referendum for nonpartisan elections to codify years-long practice

October 9, 2019
MSA’s Latinx Heritage Month kickoff from 2019. This year, the programming combines active and passive virtual options.

[Photo] MSA promotes inclusion at Latinx Heritage Month kickoff

October 6, 2019
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. Matt Abtahi, former interim director of DePauw University’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion, filled the assistant director role of Multicultural Student Affairs.

[Photo] University fills seven-month vacancy for key administrator for LGBTQ students

October 2, 2019
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