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Softball player wearing purple and white uniform runs on dirt basepath.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern earns No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament

May 18, 2022
Softball player wearing purple uniform holds out glove on field.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern dominates All-Conference honors, receives three of four individual awards

May 11, 2022
Residential hall with a bike rack nearby.

[Photo] Area councils hope to create smaller communities for students across campus

May 10, 2022
Softball player wearing white uniform and white helmet holds black-and-red bat on shoulder.

[Photo] Softball: No. 8 Northwestern drops Minnesota series, clinches first Big Ten title in 14 years

May 9, 2022
Seven girls in purple jerseys and white pants cheer and smile from a softball dugout.

[Photo] Softball: No. 8 Northwestern sweeps Iowa, closes weekend with Senior Day shutout

May 1, 2022
Softball coach in purple sweatshirt, hat, mask and sunglasses stands on field.

[Photo] Softball Notebook: Drohan, players reflect on No. 8 Northwestern’s season

April 29, 2022
An Evanston Fire Department drives by with sirens blazing.

[Photo] Arson incident prompts Evanston Police Department to seek help from community

April 27, 2022
A tan stadium, with trees on either side, stands. Silver lettering in the middle of the building reads ‘Ryan Field.’

[Photo] Northwestern, 7th Ward residents form working group to discuss Ryan Field rebuilding

April 27, 2022
Softball player in white uniform and white helmet holds bat on shoulder.

[Photo] Softball: No. 10 Northwestern rides offensive momentum to Indiana sweep

April 24, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform runs swings bat at incoming pitch.

[Photo] Softball: No. 10 Northwestern takes one win, one loss from Illinois doubleheader

April 20, 2022
Rows of students wearing purple and teal Wildcat Welcome shirts.

[Photo] Some students criticize Wildcat Welcome sexual health programming

April 20, 2022
Picture of a black sign in the show. It reads “Northwestern University Health Service, Counseling and Psychological Services.”

[Photo] Northwestern announces partnership with TimelyMD to provide free, virtual mental health care services

April 19, 2022
A person with brown hair wearing a purple jersey and white pants smiles with a person with black hair in the same uniform.

[Photo] Softball: No. 9 Northwestern sweeps Ohio State in Columbus with the help of offensive frenzy

April 10, 2022
University Hall, framed by tree branches and a setting sun.

[Photo] Senior administrators talk faculty and staff compensation, COVID-19 numbers at panel

April 6, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform runs holds bat

[Photo] Softball: Things go south in South Bend for No. 9 Northwestern

April 5, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform runs around dirt basepath.

[Photo] Softball: No. 9 Northwestern claims home series against No. 23 Michigan

April 3, 2022
Photo of Harris Hall

[Photo] Students at Northwestern, other universities targeted by employment email scam

March 31, 2022
A purple photo of a sign reading, Northwestern University.

[Photo] NU’s Community Safety Advisory Board presents on implemented changes at Faculty Senate meeting

March 10, 2022
Pitcher follows through

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern hopes to build on strong individual performances in upcoming series against Cincinnati

March 4, 2022
Softball player in purple-and-white uniform holding a ball in right arm stands on dirt infield in front of dark-colored wall.

[Photo] Softball: No. 17 Northwestern returns to Carbondale for in-state tournament

March 4, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform holding a bat swings at a pitch in front of an opposing player wearing catcher’s gear.

[Photo] Softball: No. 18 Northwestern endures five close games at Mary Nutter Classic

February 28, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform runs around the bases on a field.

[Photo] Softball: No. 18 Northwestern returns to Mary Nutter Classic

February 25, 2022
A lacrosse player wearing white holds her stick and runs

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 6 Northwestern holds off Notre Dame 17-16, extends winning streak to three games

February 24, 2022
A lacrosse player wearing white holds her stick and runs

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 6 Northwestern puts away Arizona State 16-8, finding rhythm offensively after a stagnant first quarter

February 22, 2022
Player in white jersey throws ball

[Photo] Baseball: Northwestern goes winless in four-game season opening series versus UAB

February 22, 2022
Group in white jerseys stand still.

[Photo] Baseball: Uncertainty awaits Northwestern after major changes during offseason

February 21, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform runs around the bases on a field.

[Photo] Softball: Nelson’s walk-off becomes the pinnacle of impressive weekend for Northwestern

February 21, 2022
A woman basketball player in a white and purple jersey claps

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern brushes past Illinois to keep the momentum going

February 20, 2022
Softball player looks to throw out runner

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern hoping for an even stronger 2022 season

February 20, 2022
Softball player in white uniform holds glove in hand while standing on infield dirt.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern faces top-tier opposition at St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

February 18, 2022
A girl with blonde hair in a white jersey cradles a lacrosse ball while a player in a black jersey defends her.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern returns to the lakefront in style with 24-13 win over Marquette

February 15, 2022
Softball player in purple and white uniform standing on infield prepares to throw the ball.

[Photo] Softball: Ranked win highlights Northwestern’s 4-1 tournament performance

February 14, 2022
A lacrosse player wearing white on the green field holds a stick with a ball.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 4 Northwestern falls short against No. 1 Boston College Saturday, earning first loss of season

February 13, 2022
Field Hockey coach in a black hat, white national champions shirt, and purple pants smiles as she walks across a dark street

[Photo] Field Hockey: Tracey Fuchs signs multi-year contract extension

February 10, 2022
A basketball player wearing white jersey and shorts runs back on defense on a brown court. Bench players wearing white are celebrating in the background.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern nails 10 three-pointers in 78-72 shootout victory against Penn State

February 7, 2022
A basketball player wearing a white jersey, white shorts, and white sneakers dribbles an orange basketball on a brown court and purple bleachers in the background.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern ends slump with offensive surge at Purdue

February 6, 2022
A cat statue at a football stadium.

[Photo] Football: New York Giants to hire former Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka as offensive coordinator

February 3, 2022
Five Northwestern basketball coaches wearing purple shirts and black pants sit at Welsh-Ryan Arena

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: No. 12 Maryland overpowers Northwestern in College Park

January 23, 2022
A basketball on a court.

[Photo] Athletic Director Derrick Gragg condemns visiting fan’s anti-Asian gestures at men’s basketball game

January 21, 2022
A woman basketball player in a white Northwestern jersey dribbles a bright orange basketball

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats pull off win despite yet another schedule change

January 14, 2022
The photo is of the brick McCormick Journalism Center, showing the name of the building.

[Photo] New Medill scholarship memorializes social justice reporter and alum Darran Simon

January 12, 2022
Basketball player in purple points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t answer No. 13 Ohio State star EJ Liddell’s five-minute explosion in third straight loss

January 10, 2022
A player in a purple jersey with a purple left arm sleeve shoots an orange ball.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Aided by hot shooting start, No. 13 Ohio State hands Northwestern third consecutive Big Ten loss

January 10, 2022
A sign with COVID-19 social distancing protocols in front of a blue building.

[Photo] University’s updated quarantine and isolation protocol inconsistent with CDC’s recommendations

January 1, 2022
A basketball on a court

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern, Prairie View A&M call off game due to COVID-19 considerations

December 28, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] Northwestern to allow some remote class dates in winter

December 10, 2021
Stadium with gray seats and grass

[Photo] Football: Tight ends coach Bob Heffner retires after 13 years at Northwestern

November 29, 2021
Player in white jersey maneuvers past red jersey.

[Photo] Football: A.J. Hampton Jr. goes from laughing in the locker room to locking down wideouts on the regular

November 19, 2021
A player wearing a purple-and-white jersey with the number ‘44’ on it holds a basketball and prepares to shoot.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Abi Scheid, Maggie Lyon return to Welsh-Ryan Arena as Cats take on Loyola

November 17, 2021
Player in purple uniform puts up peace sign.

[Photo] Football: From Lawrence to Evanston: Northwestern’s Stephon Robinson Jr. turns a cut-short senior season into a top-notch graduate campaign.

November 12, 2021
Player in white uniform blocks player in red uniform

[Photo] Irish contingent speaks about Northwestern-Nebraska game in Dublin

November 11, 2021
A player in a white jersey and white shorts heads a white soccer ball away from players in red jerseys and red shorts on a green field.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern prepares for semifinal battle against Indiana in Big Ten Tournament

November 10, 2021
Girl in white jersey with braids in her hair dribbles basketball.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: How the ‘Backcourt Burglar’ created a name for herself to become the face of Northwestern women’s basketball

November 8, 2021
Large group of students with arms in the air holding purple-and-white poms cheer on the team. One student is holding a white sign with large purple letters saying “Let’s go!”

[Photo] Volleyball: Wildcats aim to take down No. 4 Wisconsin in homestand battle at Welsh-Ryan Arena

November 5, 2021
Quarterback in black uniform runs with football

[Photo] Football: After his performance against Minnesota, quarterback Andrew Marty has a chance to start on Senior Day

November 4, 2021
An image of a “Northwestern University” sign in front of pink and white flowers.

[Photo] Office of Equity releases sexual misconduct prevention training

November 3, 2021
A girl with black hair in a white jersey with the number 12 on it jumps, preparing to hit a volleyball, as a crowd watches in the background. She is wearing black pants, white shoes, and kneepads.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern splits road trip matchups against No. 12 Purdue and Indiana

October 31, 2021
Girl with curly brown hair in bun in white celebrates with stick in hand.

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern sets their sights on sweep over No.19 Ohio State and Michigan State

October 15, 2021
Northwestern reported a threefold increase in academic integrity violations in the last academic year. Assistant Dean Ricardo Court expressed his frustration with students in an internal email sent to faculty.

[Photo] Assistant dean reprimands students in faculty email for threefold academic integrity violations

October 7, 2021
Girl with curly brown hair in bun in white bends down with field hockey stick in hand

[Photo] Field Hockey: Northwestern concludes competitive road series split, upsetting No.7 Maryland

October 5, 2021
Northwestern University sign

[Photo] NU researchers develop “ultra-rapid” COVID-19 test that demonstrated 100% accuracy

September 30, 2021
Brown stadium sits under a sky with gray parking lot

[Photo] Schott: Ryan Field renovation represents bright future for Northwestern football

September 24, 2021
Player in purple jersey and white helmet holds football and turns towards player in white jersey.

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Player in black uniform runs on green grass with players in white jerseys and orange helmets near him

[Photo] Football: Following Cam Porter’s season-ending injury, running backs ready for larger role in 2021

August 23, 2021
Northwestern players in white jerseys huddle together on green grass in front of a purple wall.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern readies for the post-Lenahan era

August 16, 2021
Temi Thomas-Ailara, No. 12, smiles.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern aims for first winning season since 2014

August 16, 2021
Northwestern softball player in purple uniform with arm raised prepares to pitch the ball.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern hopes to capitalize on strong returning presence

August 16, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] Weinberg will not permit remote or asynchronous versions of in-person classes, University says

August 12, 2021
Man in purple fleece and white long-sleeved shirt with black mask and headset stands in front of green field with white lines and stripes.

[Photo] Football Notebook: Less than a month from season opener, Northwestern’s quarterback competition will “be done when it’s done”

August 10, 2021
Individuals in purple and white jerseys and purple and white shirts fist pump and yell in celebration on green and white turf field.

[Photo] Football: Ahead of 2021 season, Northwestern looks forward to the journey for a Big Ten Championship

July 26, 2021
Gray building with metallic blocks and big purple N on the front.

[Photo] Football: How Northwestern’s 2021 recruiting class is looking to help the Wildcats reach new heights

July 20, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] Mona Dugo appointed Northwestern’s next dean of students

July 8, 2021
The front of Ryan Field on a clear day.

[Photo] Over 100 Wildcats earn Big Ten Distinguished Scholars Award for 2020-2021 academic year

July 5, 2021
The stands at Ryan Field looming behind a green football field.

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The exterior of Ryan Field, a large cement building with arched entryways and multiple windows.

[Photo] Illinois passes Name, Image and Likeness legislation allowing student athletes to profit off their image

June 29, 2021
The stands at Ryan Field looming behind a green football field.

[Photo] Northwestern to move ahead without capacity limits for 2021-22 athletic competitions

June 29, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] NUHR announces launch of sitters and tutors program, expansions to COVID-19 caregiving support, adoption reimbursement

June 15, 2021
Girl in pink uniform with hair in short ponytail shoots the ball over other girls’ hands.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern senior guard Jordan Hamilton claims fifth year of eligibility at Stanford

May 26, 2021
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) stares into the middle distance during a City Council meeting in February 2020

[Photo] Plans for Welsh-Ryan to host professional events in doubt after council meeting

May 26, 2021
Northwestern softball player in purple uniform swings at an incoming pitch.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern’s season ends after two losses in Lexington Regional

May 23, 2021
Northwestern softball player in purple uniform stand with both hands on batting helmet.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern to face No. 14 Kentucky in NCAA Tournament opener

May 20, 2021
Softball players celebrating on field

[Photo] Softball: Breaking down each team in Northwestern’s Regional in Lexington

May 20, 2021
Northwestern softball player in purple uniform runs on the basepath.

[Photo] Softball: Five Wildcats earn All-Big Ten honors

May 19, 2021
A photo of a rectangular sign that says “Northwestern University” behind a purple background in white font. There is a bit of snow on the sign. Below the sign is a portion of a map of the University that’s mostly green with paths to show roads and sidewalks. Behind the sign are a few trees scattered in the background.

[Photo] Study finds gender gap in social media networking outcomes for physicians

May 17, 2021
Northwestern softball player in purple uniform swings throws the ball

[Photo] Softball: On Senior Day, Northwestern earns third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance

May 17, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] NU interdisciplinary program to develop device to control circadian rhythms

May 16, 2021
Northwestern softball player in white uniform swings at a pitch.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern looks to end regular season on high note against Nebraska

May 14, 2021
Softball player and coach celebrating.

[Photo] AND is in her DNA: Morgan Newport has filled every role Northwestern softball has asked of her

May 14, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] Community Safety Advisory Board chairs talk racial justice on campus at Faculty Senate

May 13, 2021
Orange round ball is on purple-painted wood court with light wood in the background.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hires Penn State assistant coach Talor Battle

May 10, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] President Schapiro defends appointment of Mike Polisky to athletic director in message to community

May 6, 2021
A softball player and coach celebrate home run.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern headed to Purdue for last road series of regular season

May 6, 2021
Player in black and gold uniform stands on green field.

[Photo] Football: Defensive end Earnest Brown IV drafted 174th overall by Los Angeles Rams

May 1, 2021
A softball player wearing white raises her bat, ready to hit the ball.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern looks to bounce back against Illinois after losing series against No. 19 Michigan

April 29, 2021
Players in grey uniforms hug on green turf field

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Associate head coach David Nikolic to become head coach at University of Illinois at Chicago

April 29, 2021
Northwestern player readies for incoming pitch.

[Photo] Baseball: Cats drop four to Iowa and Maryland, up losing streak to five games

April 27, 2021
A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

[Photo] Northwestern spinoff company receives $21.3 million grant to produce single-swab COVID-19 PCR test

April 27, 2021
Football players in white jerseys gather around each other and stand on black turf.

[Photo] Football Notebook: Northwestern confident about offensive production following spring practices

April 25, 2021
Player in white uniform with purple baseball cap follows through after a pitch. He stands on a brown pitchers mound with the green grass beside him.

[Photo] Baseball: NU travels to Iowa for four-game series against Hawkeyes and Terrapins

April 22, 2021
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