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A line graph showcasing the University’s acceptance rate throughout the years. It shows the acceptance rate from 2010 to 2021.

Northwestern’s acceptance rate falls to 6.8 percent, lowest in University history

Diego Ramos-Bechara, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 8, 2021
Senior associate director of admission F. Sheppard Shanley stands between Carrie Radovich (Weinberg ‘87), on the left, and Stacey Lauren (Communication ‘87), on the right, at a recent reunion for the class of ‘87. Over the years, Shanley has kept in contact with many students, many of whom are now alumni.

Senior associate director of admission F. Sheppard Shanley to retire after helping recruit 50 classes of students

Vivian Xia, Reporter
June 10, 2020
President Morton Schapiro at last year’s ‘Conversations with the President.’

Schapiro talks fall quarter, admissions and #StopAdani in ‘Conversations with the President’

Isabelle Sarraf, Development and Recruitment Editor
May 19, 2020
College entrance exam cancellations are making it difficult for prospective students, especially those international, to meet application requirements.

Forthcoming test requirement decision could affect international student population, prospective students

Andrea Bian, Print Managing Editor
May 7, 2020
Segal Visitors Center. The Common Application will no longer ask applicants for their disciplinary history beginning in the 2021 application season.

University President Morton Schapiro, Provost Holloway say it’s unlikely Northwestern will phase out legacy admissions

Troy Closson, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2020
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