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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Howard Trienens wears a Northwestern letterman jacket and a blue checked collared shirt.

Former Board of Trustees chair Howard Trienens dies at 97

August 8, 2021

Howard Trienens, a Northwestern alumnus and former chair of the Board of Trustees, died in late July, the University announced. Trienens, who passed at 97, joined the Board in 1967 and served as chair...

Northwestern’s Weber Arch stands with a blue sky in the background. Shadows of tall trees and branches frame the arch from left and right.

Northwestern releases position profile for its search for the next University President

July 8, 2021

Northwestern has taken the next step toward appointing its 17th president: releasing the position profile for the role, the University announced in a Thursday news release. After University President...

There are ten purple hexagons connected against a purple background with purple hexagonal shadows. Each hexagonal tile has symbols related to Associated Student Government committees.

ASG passes resolution calling for recusal of Board of Trustees chair from the presidential search committee, other bills

June 4, 2021

Associated Student Government passed a resolution calling for the recusal of Board of Trustees Chair J. Landis Martin from Northwestern’s presidential search committee during Wednesday's session. The...

Amy Falls in a dark gray blazer and shirt, wearing gold and red earrings. Behind Falls is a sign of Northwestern, in gray and purple.

Faculty Senate welcomes Chief Investment Officer Amy Falls, talks future of divestment proposals

June 4, 2021

Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Amy Falls spoke at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting about her vision for the role of the Investment Office in the Northwestern community. Falls, who stepped...

A black metal marker displays a purple sign with words “Northwestern University.” Below the sign is a green map of the campus. Behind the marker are dark green leaves and a lamppost.

Graduate students call for transparency, community engagement in Presidential Search Committee listening forum

May 26, 2021

Graduate students expressed opinions and outlooks on the search for University President Morton Schapiro’s successor at a Tuesday listening forum. The event was held as a Zoom webinar where registered...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Board of Trustees