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An illustration of drums, a cello, a clarinet, a trumpet and a violin with the title

In Focus: Bienen students share experiences, advocate for increased representation and uplifting of Black composers, musicians

June 7, 2021
In Focus: Diversifying classical music through education

In Focus: Diversifying classical music through education

June 7, 2021
Illustration of silhouettes of student activists holding up a sign reading,

“They’re not supplementary”: Ethnic studies students, professors continue years-long advocacy for AASP and LLSP departmentalization

May 20, 2021
Rev. Michael Nabors speaks at a podium outside a parking garage. Four speakers, all wearing masks, stand in a line behind him.

Evanston residents honor George Floyd in interfaith vigil

April 22, 2021
A large crowd of protesters march down a street towards a church. Some hold signs with the words “Black Lives Matter,” “Fund people not police” and “It’s not the apples it’s the tree.”

EFBL and NUCNC honor Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright in march for police abolition

April 19, 2021
The Weber Arch at sunset.

NU announces it will continue doing business with Uline

March 22, 2021
The Weber Arch on Sheridan Road

Northwestern attorney found dead following two-week nationwide search

March 8, 2021
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons sitting at a City Council meeting.

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons, writer John Tateishi discuss reparations, redress

February 22, 2021
The Weber Arch on Sheridan Road

Amy Falls appointed as vice president and chief investment officer

February 20, 2021
A close-up view of the Weber Arch.

NU faces lawsuit for improperly capturing and storing students’ biometric data

February 18, 2021
Protestors outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. After learning Uline CEO Dick Uihlein funded a PAC that supported the rally ahead of Capitol invasion, an NU alum is calling for the University to end its contract with Uline.

University reviewing Uline contract after CEO funded PAC that supported the pre-attack rally

February 10, 2021
Offices of Asian American Studies and Latina and Latino Studies Programs at 1819 Hinman Ave. Professors in the Council for Race and Ethnic Studies, a unit that includes AASP and LLSP, currently lack representation in the Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate to vote on increasing Senate representation

February 10, 2021
A photo of Yuija Huang

Chinese international students share the stories behind their names, advocate for more inclusion on campus

February 3, 2021
NUDM 2019. The organization will run a mainly virtual version of its annual Dance Marathon from March 3 to 6.

Annual Dance Marathon fundraiser to be held in March, mainly virtually

January 21, 2021
Citizens' Network of Protection. The nonprofit organization held a discussion about alternatives to policing in which Evanston residents discussed the role community-building plays in reimagining public safety.

Evanston residents discussed alternatives to policing in CNP meeting

January 20, 2021
Fatimah Asghar. The writer, performer and educator released her debut book of poems,

Fatimah Asghar urges audience to speak out against injustices in poetry reading, Q&A

November 6, 2020
In an effort to engage the Northwestern community in the fight against cancer, four student organizations co-hosted the third annual Cancer Sucks Week. The capstone panel emphasized the unique challenges cancer patients face amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students host third annual Cancer Sucks Week to raise awareness, fundraise

November 2, 2020
Hillel’s food service was the only Passover-appropriate, kosher on-campus dining option during the weeklong celebration. Students were able to pick up lunch and dinner to-go and free of charge.

NU Hillel and Religious Action Center host teach-in on civic engagement, voter suppression

October 30, 2020
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