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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


Two men hug in the front lawn of the Black House. They are standing in front of rows of white folding chairs.

“Black House is back”: 1914 Sheridan Rd. reopens after more than two years of renovation

October 18, 2021

In 1968, Herman Cage (Weinberg ’69, Kellogg ’73) protested with more than 100 other Northwestern students, calling for a dedicated space for Black students on campus. When the Black House was finally...

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

Black House to officially reopen in October after over two years of renovation

September 29, 2021

After closing its doors for over two years to renovate and pandemic-related delays, the Black House is slated to fully reopen in early October.  The University plans to celebrate the house’s reopening...

An image of the gray Rebecca Crown Center building. There is a lawn with white flowers in front of the building.

Northwestern provides updates on commitments to social justice, discusses future plans

June 16, 2021

A year after Northwestern released its commitments to social justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, University President Morton Schapiro gave an update on NU’s progress in a Wednesday message...

A silver laptop with a purple screen on a brown surface. Draped over the laptop are stoles, the left stole with rainbow stripes and the right stole with green, yellow and red stripes. Perched at the right corner is a graduation cap and the background is blue.

MSA plans second year of virtual graduation ceremonies

May 26, 2021

Multicultural Student Affairs is preparing for its second year of virtual affinity-based ceremonies for graduating seniors within LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color. This year is a continuation...

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

The Black House is accepting tours for students in the class of 2021, with first-come, first-serve signups opening Monday.  The tours will occur June 7 in 30-minute intervals, and groups are limited...

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