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The Daily Northwestern

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


Seven students pose outdoors in formal attire. There is a gray fence in the background.

After pandemic hiatus, Black Formal returns in Homecoming-themed, virtual and in-person events

May 19, 2021

In 2016, Northwestern released a 150-page report of Black students’ experiences of discomfort, isolation or neglect in campus groups and social events. Six Black students were moved to host the first-ever...

President Morton Schapiro appears in black and white against a background horizontally divided in light and dark purple. The upper left side reads “Conversations with the President.”

Schapiro, senior administrators talk vaccines, admissions in ‘Conversations with the President’

April 13, 2021

University President Morton Schapiro and senior administrators discussed vaccinations, finances and social justice initiatives in Tuesday’s ‘Conversations with the President.’ The annual event...

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

With Black House set to reopen fall 2021, students reflect on the community missed during renovations

April 7, 2021

Since the Black House first closed for renovations in June 2019, two cohorts of Black students have arrived on campus without ever stepping foot in the space. Most of the underclassmen who used to frequent...

Awning of gray Norris University Center building, with the building name posted in dark gray lettering. Three flagpoles are nailed over the awning. From left to right they display the United States flag, the Illinois state flag, and the third one has a purple Northwestern University flag with a Black Lives Matter flag below that says the slogan in white lettering on a black background.

University announces Black House reopening, racial justice updates

March 31, 2021

Northwestern administrators shared updates on racial justice efforts in a Wednesday email, outlining plans for inclusive hiring practices, anti-racism training and campus-safety reform. The most immediate...

The Black House. Renovations are expected to be completed in spring.

Black House on track to reopen in fall after COVID-19 delays

February 17, 2021

Renovations to the Black House are on track to be completed in spring, prior to Northwestern commencement, The Black House Renovation Project announced Feb. 5. The reopening of the Black House is scheduled...

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