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Anya Cheng sits on the right side, wearing a burgundy suit. She holds a gray rectangular box with the words “Taelor.”

NU lecturer-founded startup Taelor addresses style and sustainability with artificial intelligence

June 24, 2021
The Rock, with gold siding and words “Free Palestine” among others. The background is dark blue with silhouettes of people with signs in the bottom right corner.

Students host vigil in solidarity with Palestinian and MENA community members, mourn lives lost to violence in the region

June 18, 2021
Two silhouetted figures hold hands and walk. Behind them is the trans flag.

Gender-Queer, Non-Binary, and Trans Task Force members reflect on demands to Northwestern

June 16, 2021
Three rows of attendees in different clothing in a square room. They are facing a person in a suit and in the background is a set of brightly lit windows.

Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility discusses transparency, communication in public meeting

June 15, 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.

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

June 15, 2021
The Rock, with gold siding and words “Free Palestine” among others. The background is dark blue with silhouettes of people with signs in the bottom right corner.

Student groups host teach-in on Palestine’s past, present and future amid campus-wide discussion on Palestinian human rights

June 15, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern to increase total cost by 3.6 percent, financial aid by more than 8 percent

June 14, 2021
A tan building in the forefront. There’s greenery and white flowers in the front and a blue sky in the back.

Form to replace 2020-21 letter grades with Credit/No Credit will open later this month

June 14, 2021
Simone Scott wears a gray sweatshirt with a Northwestern logo. In the background is a brown brick wall.

Medill freshman Simone Scott dies from pneumonia complications

June 12, 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.

Northwestern announces Racial Equity and Community Partnership grant recipients

June 5, 2021
Photo of the Weber Arch with snow at the base, which is tan. There are bare branches of trees surrounding the arch. The sky in the background is light blue.

Vice President for Human Resources Manuel Cuevas-Trisán to leave Northwestern for Harvard

June 5, 2021
There are ten purple hexagons connected against a purple background with purple hexagonal shadows. Each hexagonal tile has symbols related to Associated Student Government committees.

ASG releases apology on discussions surrounding resolution supporting Palestinian human rights

June 3, 2021
Deering Library, a tan building, on the left. On the right is green grass. In the middle is a screen set up with a purple and black image. Words “CHLOE X HALLE” are visible.

R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle talk artistry and astrology at A&O Ball

June 3, 2021
The Rock, painted in white, states “Reform CAPS.” A person in tan shorts and a navy shirt faces it. In the background are green shrubs, blue sky, and tan buildings.

Reform CAPS paints the Rock, calls for transparency, improved mental health resources for students

June 2, 2021
The Rock, with gold siding and words “Free Palestine” among others. The background is dark blue with silhouettes of people with signs in the bottom right corner.

“People are only starting to listen”: ASG resolution vote marks widespread campus recognition for some Palestinian students and those supporting Palestinian human rights

May 30, 2021
Sixteen panels side-by-side show black and white portraits of selectees. At the bottom right are the words “The Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project.”

Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project returns virtually for its 16th year

May 27, 2021
A photo of The Rock painted gold and white with pro-Palestine messages. Adorning its surface is the flag of Palestine, “Free Palestine” in red and “save Sheikh Jarrah” in green.

In ASG session attended by over 200, Senate passes resolution supporting Palestinian human rights

May 27, 2021
An illustration of the front view of a human head silhouette with the brain visible. Above is a rain cloud with water droplets falling.

Mental health has not notably improved since winter, Northwestern-led national survey reports

May 26, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern offers Abbott BinaxNOW over-the-counter rapid tests to faculty, staff and students

May 26, 2021
University President Morton Schapiro. He is facing the left in front of a mic, and wears a black blazer with a purple vest and tie.

Q&A: President Schapiro talks Abolish Greek Life, standardized testing, leadership transition

May 25, 2021
Photo of the Weber Arch with snow at base. The pathway and brick foundation is tan and the sky behind is light blue.

McCormick Prof. William Miller to serve as One Book One Northwestern faculty chair

May 25, 2021
An image of the Black House. The house is beige with a sign on the front porch that reads “Northwestern University.”

Black House now accepting June tour sign ups from members of class of 2021

May 24, 2021
A picture of Morton Schapiro on the left, wearing a purple tie and black suit. On the right side, white letters against a purple background reads: “Q&A.”

Q&A: Following Mike Polisky’s resignation, President Schapiro talks new AD search, hiring practices

May 23, 2021
A black bird with red feathers on its chest perches on top of green leaves. In the background are blue waters.

Northwestern community members to host spring migration walk emphasizing Indigenous knowledge

May 21, 2021
The Donald P. Jacobs Center with tan pillars, with green shrubs in the background. The purple sign above states “Welcome Wildcats! Testing Entry Ahead.”

Schapiro optimistic about in-person Fall Quarter as Northwestern reports zero COVID-19 cases for first time this academic year

May 21, 2021
Nikole Hannah-Jones stands in a black and white shirt against a green background.

Medill dean condemns rejection of tenureship for Nikole Hannah-Jones, professors sign nationwide statement

May 21, 2021
Robert Brown, wearing black framed glasses and a navy suit with a purple tie with polka dots. In the background is a campus building in light brick.

Robert Brown named Medill’s inaugural director of diversity, equity, inclusion and outreach

May 20, 2021
A crowd of people against a gray bannister. The sky behind is blue.

Mayfest Productions announces Beabadoobee as part of Dillo Day 2021 lineup

May 19, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

University leadership gives updates on finances, in-person activities, faculty and staff vaccinations

May 19, 2021
Christian Wade. He is wearing a gray sweatshirt. In the background is a tan campus building with stairs in the front and bare trees in the back.

Q&A: Student body president Christian Wade discusses next steps, student advocacy and ASG return to campus

May 18, 2021
Amy Falls in a dark gray blazer and shirt, wearing gold and red earrings. Behind Falls is a sign of Northwestern, in gray and purple.

Q&A: New VP and CIO Amy Falls talks Northwestern’s investment interests, plans for transparency and goals

May 17, 2021
Da’Shaun Harrison in a mustard yellow t-shirt. Surrounding them are triangles in various shades of yellow. Behind them is a light purple triangle and a light purple background.

Community activist Da’Shaun Harrison preview upcoming book on anti-fatness as anti-Blackness

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.

NU interdisciplinary program to develop device to control circadian rhythms

May 16, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern reports record low positive COVID-19 cases in months as Illinois enters Bridge Phase

May 14, 2021
Red background with the words “Sexual Healing Sex Week 2021”

Sex Week 2021 explores healing through sex and intimacy

May 13, 2021
An illustration of Mike Polisky, in black and white, is situated on the left with a triangular shadow transposed on top of his figure. Surrounding him are overlapping speech bubbles. The background is dark purple.

Following Mike Polisky’s resignation, Northwestern community members call for continued investigation, scrutiny in the search for new AD

May 13, 2021
Hari Osofsky, in brown hair, is shown with her left arm perching. She is wearing a dark gray blazer and ivory shirt. In the background are slacks of books.

Penn State Law dean Hari Osofsky to serve as dean of Pritzker starting August

May 11, 2021
Sorority Quad. There are two light tan buildings with triangular roofs, and two trees in the foreground with pink and yellow blooms. In the background is the blue sky.

A look back on Greek life Senate seats following ASG vote to abolish guaranteed representation for PHA, IFC

May 11, 2021
A colorful graphic with a blue background and multiple illustrations of the actual COVID-19 virus around the screen depicted as green circles with red spikes. There are multiple vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the graphic with a large vial at the center with a large needle at the center of the image in front of the largest vial.

Study co-led by NU researchers find increase in support for school vaccination requirements since February

May 11, 2021
Actress and alumna Kathryn Hahn stands in a black polka-dot dress in front of a navy background with words “Emmys” and “CBS” in gold.

A&O Productions to host ‘WandaVision’ actress Kathryn Hahn

May 10, 2021
Organizers posted signs around The Rock, advocating for increased representation of women within University leadership. Over 200 people marched from The Rock to University President Morton Schapiro’s residence.

NU community pickets in front of Schapiro’s house, protest selection of Mike Polisky as AD

May 8, 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.

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

May 6, 2021
A tan building with “Ryan Field” written in white lettering.

Petition led by former cheerleader demands reconsideration, independent investigation of Mike Polisky

May 6, 2021
Mike Polisky stands at the left half of the illustration, in black and white except for a purple tie. Behind him is the Northwestern stadium in gray. The background is purple with darker purple stripes.

‘A slap in the face’: Faculty criticize appointment of Mike Polisky to athletic director, call for transparency, accountability

May 5, 2021
An illustration of Amar Shah, inaugural Hindu chaplin. Behind him is a purple courtyard.

After a year and a half of advocacy, Northwestern’s Hindu community gets first ever chaplain

May 5, 2021
A blue orb imitating earth floats in the foreground with multiple rings going around the side. In the background is solid purple.

Northwestern elected first Secretariat of U7+ Alliance of World Universities

May 4, 2021
A black sign outside of a beige house. The sign states, from top to bottom, “Office of Global Marketing, Asian American Studies, and Latina and Latino Studies.”

APIDA groups demand departmentalization, anti-racism education and NUCNC support

May 4, 2021
A tan brick building with mist on the right side. Green shrubbery and trees on the left.

SOLR, AUB Secular Club members discuss connecting global student activism

May 4, 2021
The Weber Arch. The dark gray arch is supported by two tan brick foundations. Behind the arch is the sky in light blue and brown, bare trees. Also in the background are campus buildings.

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

May 3, 2021
A gray computer with a picture of a spreadsheet on top of a brown surface. The wall against it is a solid lavender.

ASG seeks to centralize campus and local resources for students

April 28, 2021
A white building is situated on the right side of the photo, surrounded by greenery. In the foreground, there are trees with branches that extend into the corners of the photo.

Speakers discuss racial equity and prioritization in cultural institutions

April 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.

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

April 27, 2021
A tan brick building with mist on the right side. Green shrubbery and trees on the left.

Queertopia reimagines scholarship, activism and queer and trans futures in 14th year

April 27, 2021
A beige sign outside of a gray University building with the words “Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.” There are trees and shrubbery between the sign and the building.

Northwestern Medicine study finds over 25 percent increase in opioid overdoses in Cook County

April 26, 2021
A window display that shows a red animal on the right panel and a red person on the left, both facing toward each other. Around the window are displays of different-colored paintings.

Axis Lab interprets intersectionality, Asian American identity through arts and mutual aid

April 26, 2021
A gray and tan courtyard with a blue sky behind it. In the middle of the courtyard are green shrubbery and an American flag to the left.

Kelly Mayo, interim TGS dean, appointed to permanent post

April 23, 2021
Smiling people in purple and black garb and graduation caps walk, with two people in black commencement uniform in the front. In the background are a blurred crowd of people in waving motion.

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell to deliver class of 2021 commencement address

April 22, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern Medicine to vaccinate NU students, faculty and staff

April 21, 2021
Rows of white wind turbines in a wind farm. Under the turbines are dark green grass and a hill behind them. The sky in the background is blue.

Climate change could have drastic consequences in Illinois, report co-led by NU profs states

April 20, 2021
Three hands are shown against a purple background with a white circle in the middle. From left to right, the hands are holding a laptop, a sign that states “CoalitionNU” and papers.

CoalitionNU emphasizes collective action and existing demands while reflecting on past year of organizing

April 19, 2021
A picture of Ramy Youssef, who is wearing a dark blue hoodie and navy beanie while holding pieces of paper and red cloth. In the background is an open door with yellow light streaming in.

A&O and McSA to host Ramy Youssef in virtual spring speaker event

April 19, 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.

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

April 16, 2021
There are ten purple hexagons connected against a purple background with purple hexagonal shadows. Each hexagonal tile has symbols.

ASG postpones campaign cycle by two weeks, amends code in rare and unprecedented emergency meeting

April 16, 2021
The Weber Arch from behind, against an evening sunset.

University to administer Moderna vaccines first-come, first-served in second surprise vaccine event within a week

April 15, 2021
There are ten purple hexagons connected against a purple background with purple hexagonal shadows. Each hexagonal tile has symbols.

ASG passes bill to reform executive board selection, proposes policy research committee chair

April 14, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Board of Trustees announces 36-member search committee for next University president

April 12, 2021
A picture of Morton Schapiro on the left, wearing a purple tie and black suit. On the right side, white letters against a purple background reads: “Q&A.”

Q&A: University President Morton Schapiro discusses his tenure, divestment and the Northwestern future

April 11, 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.

University administrators talk return to campus plans and vaccinations

April 9, 2021
A black sign outside of a beige house. The sign states, from top to bottom, “Office of Global Marketing, Asian American Studies, and Latina and Latino Studies.”

Campus Asian American student groups release statement calling for University support

April 8, 2021
Two hands are held against a navy background. On top of the hand is a pink, translucent broken heart.

Northwestern’s Asian American communities look beyond the University for healing

April 8, 2021
A picture of Robin Means Coleman on the left. On the right side, white letters against a purple background reads: “Q&A.”

Chief Diversity Officer Robin Means Coleman discusses student activism, vision for equity and demands

April 6, 2021
A gray and tan walkway with five visible pillars. A purple banner reads: “Welcome Wildcats! Testing Entry Ahead.”

Northwestern may consider Wildcat Wellness extension, reports second-highest weekly COVID-19 cases yet

April 2, 2021
Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

University announces $1 million research project on pandemic policy response

April 1, 2021
Two women in gray cardigans and jeans stand in front of a beige and white wall. Between them, a paper flyer reads: Need help booking your COVID-19 vaccine appointment?

COVID-19 committee facilitates collaboration between TGS students and administration for pandemic relief

April 1, 2021
A portrait of two women in black and white, in front of a background split into three diagonal divisions, each different shades of purple.

Professors discuss Black and White feminism at anti-racism speaker series

March 31, 2021
A beige sign outside of a gray University building with the words “Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.” There are trees and shrubbery between the sign and the building.

Northwestern Medicine researchers develop protein to incapacitate COVID-causing virus

March 30, 2021
A colorful graphic with a blue background and multiple illustrations of the actual COVID-19 virus around the screen depicted as green circles with red spikes. There are multiple vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the graphic with a large vial at the center with a large needle at the center of the image in front of the largest vial.

NU students now eligible for compensated Moderna vaccine trial

March 29, 2021
A photo of Luke Figora in a black suit with a purple tie against a purple background with varying circular shapes.

Luke Figora announced inaugural vice president for operations

March 28, 2021
Rebecca Crown Center, which includes the office of the VP for Business and Finance. University administrators emphasized the Community Safety Advisory Board as a “clean slate.”

Administrator, Prof. Yancy discuss Community Safety Advisory Board at Faculty Senate

November 19, 2020
Northwestern University Graduate Workers protest in Nov. 2019. “Unions 101: A Political Education Even” educated attendees on the process, history and types of unions.

NUGW hosts event to teach unionization, outline efforts to gain official recognition

November 15, 2020
Seabury Hall. QPGSA’s first event of the academic year discussed the exclusion of traditional artistic industries while spotlighting the panelists’ creations.

Queer panelists discuss “reproducing” through art and transgender culture as “revolt” at QPGSA roundtable

November 13, 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.

NUCNC and FMO co-host teach-in on policing alternatives

November 10, 2020
Virtual painting of the Rock. Rainbow Alliance and MSA held a virtual coloring of the Rock as a way to continue the annual tradition.

Multicultural Student Affairs, Rainbow Alliance emphasize healing for Queer and Trans Empowerment Month

October 23, 2020
Students say the problem is not about the University’s testing capacity, but rather, its inability to effectively communicate to students

Northwestern’s contact tracing system falls through the cracks

September 27, 2020
Katherine Conte and Juan Zuniga. Zuniga will succeed Conte as ASG president following her resignation.

ASG president Katherine Conte steps down, VP Juan Zuniga succeeds

September 16, 2020
Rebecca Crown Center, which includes the office of the VP for Business and Finance. University administrators emphasized the Community Safety Advisory Board as a “clean slate.”

Society of Fellows members publish letter urging the University to act on existing demands for marginalized communities

July 23, 2020
A quote from the letter written by black student organizers. Within four days of the publication, the letter had over 300 signatures from student and local organizations and about 6,700 signatures from students, alumni, staff, faculty and community members.

Students call on University to divest from police forces and invest in Black communities

June 10, 2020
Participating The Graduate School students collectively took sick days, refusing research, instruction, class attendance, work emails and other graduate responsibilities.

Graduate workers call in sick for three days to support #universal1yr, coronavirus relief demands

June 9, 2020
Three years later, Moonlight still triumphs as the greatest queer film

Three years later, Moonlight still triumphs as the greatest queer film

June 3, 2020
The Regrettes. The band played a 30-minute set at this year’s Dillo Day.

The Regrettes deliver vibrant performance and Q&A at Digital Dillo 2020

May 30, 2020
Interim Provost Kathleen Hagerty. Doctoral candidate Schnaude Dorizan suggested the University publish a website that posts monthly updates on the University’s action to provide equitable support.

TGS students press University on relief plans for marginalized communities in Coalition NU town hall

May 29, 2020
Students from the class of 2018 and Ogwumike formed the collective in 2015. They hoped to connect artists of color on Northwestern’s campus to Chicago influences, exercising autonomy and liberation in creating an art alliance.

Living in Color creates space for queer artists of color through “collective imagining”

May 27, 2020
Mayo currently serves as Weinberg dean for research and graduate studies and is a professor of molecular biosciences.

Kelly Mayo named TGS interim dean and associate provost for graduate education

May 27, 2020
The Feinberg School of Medicine. While preliminary, a new study by Feinberg professors — published May 22 in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology — may inform medical professionals how to monitor pregnant people during the pandemic.

Northwestern Medicine finds COVID-19 may damage placentas in pregnant women

May 26, 2020
“It’s easier to write us off in a crisis”: Classification of gender-affirming surgeries as “non-essential” further delays transitions

“It’s easier to write us off in a crisis”: Classification of gender-affirming surgeries as “non-essential” further delays transitions

May 18, 2020
Faculty Senate president and Feinberg prof. Lois Hedman at a March meeting. Interim Provost Kathleen Hagerty said the future may be “terrible” for the academic job market at last week’s Faculty Senate meeting.

University officials address concerns about TGS students, research at faculty senate

May 17, 2020
Cate Blanchett in “Mrs. America.” The Hulu/FX miniseries recounts the tracks the equal rights amendment movement of the 1970s.

Reel Thoughts: Mrs. America is a mirror to unfinished business

May 14, 2020
Sophia Ruark. The Weinberg senior will be honored during commencement.

Weinberg senior receives award for campus volunteer service

May 12, 2020
Graduate Student Commons. The announcement of the TGS dean’s departure led graduate student groups to shift its efforts.

TGS student groups continue advocacy after announcement of dean departure

May 11, 2020
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, parents are working from home while simultaneously caring for their children. Many parents don’t know when child care will resume.

Student mothers describe increased stressors as COVID-19 mixes home and work

May 10, 2020
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