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

The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern

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African American Studies faculty vote to rename department Black Studies, pending University approval

May 24, 2022

African American Studies faculty voted unanimously on April 6 to change the department’s name to Black Studies, department chair Mary Pattillo told The Daily Monday. In accordance with Weinberg College...

NU Declassified: The student becomes the professor

May 3, 2022

    For some Northwestern professors, purple pride extends beyond the classroom. Across almost all of NU’s undergraduate schools, there are professors who attended the University...

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African American Studies department announces comedian Ziwe Fumudoh as keynote speaker for 50th anniversary celebration

April 20, 2022

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh (Communication ’14) will deliver the keynote address at the African American Studies department’s 50th anniversary celebration May 20.  Fumudoh created and stars in the variety...

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Black students discuss undergraduate experience, University demonstration policy

November 11, 2021

Black Northwestern students discussed diversity within the University's Black community, administrators’ responses to student activism and the African American Studies department’s role in supporting...

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Caregiver faculty, students reflect on University childcare aid, voice concerns around return to in-person work

May 28, 2021

For much of the past year, Asian American and African American Studies Prof. Nitasha Tamar Sharma said she felt like she failed her son. While her daughter has managed to independently finish fourth...

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