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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


The Senate consists of 11 standing committees that cover various issues.

The Daily Explains: The structure and function of the Faculty Senate

November 13, 2024

The Faculty Senate is the elected body of Northwestern faculty, representing members from the Evanston, Chicago and Qatar campuses. The Senate consists of 94 members, including faculty from each department,...

In 2005, the University instructed its management firms to sell holdings in four foreign-owned companies that were linked to supporting the government regime of Sudan.

As NU reestablishes Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility, students and faculty express skepticism

October 16, 2024

As a part of April’s agreement to end the encampment on Deering Meadow, Northwestern agreed to reestablish the Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility, a body that advises the Board of Trustees...

University President Michael Schill speaks at Parent & Family Orientation 2024. Schill has released several statements clarifying his views on free expression over the past year.

Northwestern to limit official statements on political matters

September 27, 2024

Northwestern will limit official statements on “public or geopolitical matters except those related to the operation of the University,” University President Michael Schill and Provost Kathleen Hagerty...

Children from Evanston Aquatic Camp ride in a parade float.

Volunteer leadership ensures Evanston’s Fourth of July celebration shines bright

July 8, 2024

Amid parents marking their sidewalk spots, children’s laughter and the occasional barking dog, one man and his team of volunteers stood out among the relaxed crowd at Evanston’s Fourth of July parade...

The turmoil on the committee comes just days after University administrators reached a deal with organizers of the pro-Palestinian encampment on Deering Meadow.

President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate to cease work

May 2, 2024

The President’s Advisory Committee on Preventing Antisemitism and Hate will cease its work following the Wednesday resignations of seven committee members, the 11 remaining committee members wrote in...

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