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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Four monthly calendars for September, October, November and December are displayed over a pastel gradient. A sun and wave are drawn over the September calendar, leaves are drawn over November, pumpkins and ghosts are drawn over October and a snowman, snowflakes, Christmas tree and candy canes are drawn over December.

Students hope for change, but Northwestern’s Fall Quarter calendar remains the same

December 1, 2022

While many students see Thanksgiving break as an opportunity to rest and spend time with their families, Communication sophomore Evelyn Mulchrone had assignments hanging over her head all week. Worse yet,...

Fine: Keep the Quarter System, Switch the Schedule

January 14, 2021

In years past, the thought of staying at Northwestern over Thanksgiving break would have never crossed my mind. My family always gathers for the secular holiday instead of for Christmas and, as a result,...

The Weber Arch. Northwestern announced academic calendar updates and planning for the winter in a Friday email.

NU to start Winter Quarter one week late, decision on underclassmen return to come by early November

October 9, 2020

University President Morton Schapiro announced changes to the academic calendar and potential plans to bring underclassmen back to campus in a Friday afternoon email. Northwestern plans to begin Winter...

Graduating students during 2019 commencement. Jeremy Schenk will oversee adjustments to the graduation calendar and related ceremonies.

Jeremy Schenk named special assistant for graduation transition

October 31, 2019

As Northwestern implements changes to the academic calendar for commencement ceremonies, the University announced Thursday that Jeremy Schenk has been named as special assistant for graduation transition. Schenk,...

University President Morton Schapiro addresses the class of 2023 and transfers.

Graduation to move closer to end of classes with no Senior Week starting in 2020-21 academic year

October 17, 2019

Commencement and other graduation ceremonies will move closer to the end of classes starting in the 2020-2021 academic year, University President Morton Schapiro told The Daily in a Wednesday interview. After...

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