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

July 26, 2021
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[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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July 5, 2021
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
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[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
player in white uniform stares forward with black bat behind her head and white helmet

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern wins three of four against Iowa with strong pitches, hits

April 21, 2021
Player in white jersey sits on the wooden court.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Miller Kopp announces transfer to Indiana

April 20, 2021
Northwestern player in white uniform with arm raised prepares to pitch.

[Photo] Softball: Williams throws fifth perfect game in program history

April 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] University to increase distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to students starting next week, prioritizing those in on-campus housing

April 16, 2021
A close-up shot of Lindsey Pulliam in her NU jersey, looking over her left shoulder.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Lindsey Pulliam selected by Atlanta Dream, 27th overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft

April 15, 2021
Orange round ball is on purple-painted wood court with light wood in the background

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Elyjah Williams transfers to Northwestern

April 12, 2021
Women’s soccer player wearing gray and purple uniform kicks the ball around women’s soccer players in black, red and yellow uniforms

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: NU ends 2021 season with loss to Wisconsin on penalty kicks

April 12, 2021
Northwestern player prepares to pitch.

[Photo] Softball: No. 22 Cats drop four to unranked Minnesota, falls to third in Big Ten

April 12, 2021
Women’s soccer players wearing gray and purple uniforms hug each other.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: NU defeats Purdue, advances to second round of Big Ten Regional Weekend

April 8, 2021
Northwestern coach in purple sweatshirt stands on green field behind glass windows next to person in black shirt.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: How Northwestern is preparing for the final postseason of Tim Lenahan’s career

April 8, 2021
Women’s soccer player dribbles soccer ball.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern to face Purdue in first round of Big Ten Regional Weekend

April 7, 2021
Women's soccer player Olivia Stone dribbles the soccer ball on a soccer field, surrounded by opposing team players in red.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern falls to Illinois on Senior Day in regular season finale

April 6, 2021
Player in white jersey runs down wooden court.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Anthony Gaines enters transfer portal

April 5, 2021
Northwestern players in white jerseys huddle together on green grass in front of a purple wall.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern to face Rutgers in Lenahan’s final regular season game

April 2, 2021
Women’s soccer player dribbles soccer ball.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern to face Illinois Saturday in final regular season game

April 1, 2021
Women basketball player celebrates after hitting a shot.

[Photo] Lindsay Pulliam hits 2,000 career points, leads Northwestern to first NCAA Tournament win since 1993

March 24, 2021
Female Northwestern basketball player makes a layup at the basket

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern misses out on top-four finish with loss to No. 12 Michigan

March 8, 2021
Northwestern set to take on Ohio State on the opening day of the season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern weekend slate against Penn State postponed due to COVID issues within Nittany Lions’ program

March 4, 2021
Northwestern lacrosse player holds a stick horizontally on the field.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Northwestern beats Johns Hopkins in weekend double-header

March 1, 2021
Temi Thomas-Ailara prepares for a serve.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern team activities postponed due to COVID concerns within the program

February 1, 2021
Coach Chris Collins talks to the team in the huddle.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern struggles to contain No. 10 Wisconsin on defense

January 21, 2021
Veronica Burton dribbles the ball against Indiana in Jan. 2020. Against Wisconsin today, she was dominant, scoring 15 points, grabbing 9 rebounds and compiling 4 steals.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats end losing skid, dominate Wisconsin in a stellar second quarter

January 7, 2021
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[Photo] Football: Q&A with New England Patriots football research director Ernie Adams about his time at Northwestern

January 3, 2021
Pat Fitzgerald watches a play during the Big Ten Championship. Fitzgerald signed a new deal keeping him in Evanston until 2030.

[Photo] Football: Pat Fitzgerald wins 2020 Dodd Coach of the Year

December 31, 2020
Boo Buie drives to the basket. Buie’s 25 points led Northwestern past Minnesota for its first win since December 26, 2020 at Ohio State.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Boo Buie scores a career-high 30 points in win over No. 4 Michigan State

December 21, 2020
Boo Buie dribbles against Ohio State. The sophomore guard’s 30 points against Michigan State were a career high.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern shocks No. 4 Michigan State in Big Ten opener

December 21, 2020
Kyric McGowan runs past an Ohio State defender. The senior wide receiver entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern to face Auburn in the Citrus Bowl

December 20, 2020
Veronica Burton drives to the basket. Burton scored a career-best 27 points to lead the Wildcats to a 70-54 victory over Purdue.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Burton’s stellar night powers Wildcat win over Purdue

December 18, 2020
Defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz stands on the sidelines. Hankwitz will be retiring at the end of the 2020 season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern players reflect on their relationships with DC Mike Hankwitz

December 18, 2020
Peyton Ramsey lines up under center. The graduate quarterback has led Northwestern’s turnaround on offense this season.

[Photo] Football: Analyzing Northwestern’s new offense under Mike Bajakian

December 18, 2020
Pat Fitzgerald and his team celebrate the Land of Lincoln Trophy. The Cats are looking to win the Big Ten Championship this weekend against Ohio State.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern hears the noise from the outside, but stays focused on its goals

December 17, 2020
Brandon Joseph sprints towards the ball. The redshirt freshman safety and Northwestern’s defensive backs face a talented Ohio State offense this weekend.

[Photo] Football: Talented secondary to face toughest test against Justin Fields, Ohio State

December 17, 2020
Earnest Brown IV celebrates after a play. The senior defensive lineman has 5.5 tackles for loss this season.

[Photo] Football: Ahead of Ohio State, a deep dive into Northwestern’s defensive kryptonite: the quarterback run

December 18, 2020
Evan Hull races down the field. The redshirt freshman running back will look to follow up his career game against Illinois in the Big Ten Championship.

[Photo] Football: After season-best performance against Illinois, running backs hope to continue success against Ohio State

December 17, 2020
Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman attempts to make a catch against Minnesota. The Minneapolis native chose Northwestern over Cornell, Harvard and Minnesota among others.

[Photo] Football: After five years in Evanston, Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman’s moment has finally arrived

December 11, 2020
Northwestern players celebrate after being Illinois last season. The Cats have won their last five games against the Fighting Illini.

[Photo] Football: How Northwestern has dominated Illinois over the past five years

December 10, 2020
Northwestern players study a play on the field. The Cats had their first bye week of the season this week.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern looks to make the most of its unplanned bye week

December 5, 2020
Coach Pat Fitzgerald walks along the sideline. Northwestern's game against Minnesota this Saturday was cancelled Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern-Minnesota game canceled, will not be made up

November 30, 2020
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[Photo] Rapid Recap: Michigan State 29, Northwestern 20

November 28, 2020
Peyton Ramsey prepares to take the snap. The graduate quarterback and No. 8 Northwestern can clinch the Big Ten West title with a win over Michigan State Saturday.

[Photo] Football: No. 8 Northwestern looks to clinch Big Ten West title against Michigan State

November 27, 2020
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[Photo] Football: Eku Leota and Earnest Brown both shining for Northwestern defense

November 27, 2020
Northwestern celebrates their first Big Ten title in 30 years. This season, the No. 17 Wildcats will play a 23-game regular season and seek their second-straight conference championship.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern announces 2020-21 schedule

November 24, 2020
Peyton Ramsey hands the ball off to Jesse Brown. The Cats are hoping for a big offensive performance against Wisconsin on Saturday.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s offense looks to play complete game against Wisconsin

November 20, 2020
Peyton Ramsey drops back to pass. The graduate transfer quarterback has scored seven total touchdowns this season.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern and Wisconsin to meet with West Division on the line

November 19, 2020
The Welsh-Ryan Arena court. Northwestern will play its first five games at home, before traveling to Bloomington to play Indiana on Dec. 23.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: NU announces 2020-21 schedule, withdraws from Hall of Fame Classic

November 19, 2020
Pete Nance blocks a shot. The junior forward led Northwestern with 21 points in its loss to No. 10 Iowa.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern aims to rebound from last season with improvements to shooting, late-game defense

November 13, 2020
Kyric McGowan celebrates his three-yard touchdown run. The senior wide receiver is one of the leaders of a Northwestern wide receiver corps looking to make a statement in 2020.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s receivers off to strong start in 2020

November 6, 2020
Freshman Peter Skoronski lines up with the offensive line for a snap against Iowa

[Photo] Offensive line leaders help Peter Skoronski develop into a star

November 6, 2020
Northwestern’s offensive line prepares to block the opposing defensive lineman. With Rashawn Slater opting out of the season, the Cats will turn to freshman Peter Skoronski to replace him.

[Photo] Football: Freshman Peter Skoronski looks to fill big shoes as the starting left tackle on an experienced offensive line

October 22, 2020
Ryan Field. Many NU students are wary about football's return.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern students have mixed feelings about Big Ten football’s comeback

September 23, 2020
The Big Ten headquarters in Rosemont. The conference will begin a nine-game football season in late October.

[Photo] Rosenberg: The Big Ten’s decision on football raises more questions than it answers

September 20, 2020
The Northwestern student section at Ryan Field. Wildside will look to host other virtual events this fall, while large in-person gatherings are not permitted.

[Photo] Wildside looks toward fall sports season without fans

September 20, 2020
Ryan Field in Evanston Illinois

[Photo] Football: Big Ten reverses decision, votes to return to play in late October

September 16, 2020
Searle Health Center. Students who test positive for COVID-19 would have to self-isolate at home for up to two weeks before the health center clears their return to campus.

[Photo] What you need to know about Fulgent Genetic testing

August 24, 2020
Rashawn Slater (70) prepares for the snap at the line of scrimmage. Slater became the first Northwestern player to opt out of the 2020 season.

[Photo] Football: Rashawn Slater opts out of 2020 season, declares for 2021 NFL Draft

August 20, 2020
Lindsey Pulliam goes up for a layup. Pulliam was named to the mid-season Wooden Award Top 25 on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats seek second-straight Big Ten Championship

August 16, 2020
Combe Tennis Center, home to the Northwestern women’s tennis program. The team’s previous season was cut short due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis: Northwestern looks to build on team’s experience

August 16, 2020
Chris Collins and Jim Phillips sit courtside at a game. The NCAA and its athletic programs face an uncertain future for collegiate sports.

[Photo] Riker: With or without games, this fall will be the most important season in NCAA history

August 16, 2020
Sophomore outside hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara performs a hit against Nebraska. She finished second in the Big Ten in kills per set last season.

[Photo] Volleyball: The Cats hope to improve with a conference-only schedule

August 16, 2020
Pete Nance takes a layup. NU will look to Nance and fellow junior forward Miller Kopp to take the team to contention in the Big Ten.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Kopp, Nance look to make Wildcats conference contenders

August 16, 2020
Stacey Abrams, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and the Northwestern University College Democrats’ Fall 2019 speaker.

[Photo] A look back on the 2019-20 school year’s speakers

August 16, 2020
Northwestern’s coaches watch from the sideline. Saturday, they received a commitment from four-star forward Casey Simmons.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Four-star forward Casey Simmons is the next big believer in Northwestern

June 29, 2020
Chris Collins and Northwestern’s coaches watch from the sidelines. Saturday night, they received a commitment from a top-100 forward, Casey Simmons.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern adds 2021 commit Casey Simmons, second-highest rated recruit in program history

June 27, 2020
Northwestern clinched a share of its first Big Ten title since the 1989-90 season with a 75-58 win over Illinois on Saturday. From streamers and net-cutting to a court storming, the Wildcats and the 4,016 fans who packed into Welsh-Ryan Arena knew how to celebrate.

[Photo] Reliving Northwestern’s best sports moments of the past four years

June 17, 2020
Abbie Wolf drives to the basket in the Cats’ Big Ten-clinching win over Illinois. Wolf’s NU career is over, but she is still training hard in the hopes of playing professionally in Spain.

[Photo] “Win the day”: How Northwestern athletes are training in the COVID-19 era

May 29, 2020
Combe Tennis Center, the home court of Northwestern women’s tennis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wildcats’ final five home matches were canceled.

[Photo] Connected While Apart: Northwestern women’s tennis bonds over lost season to build a culture for the future

May 25, 2020
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