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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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NU alum Brian d’Arcy James talks Broadway, upcoming concert

November 21, 2024

Brian d’Arcy James (Communication ’90) looks back at his undergraduate career at Northwestern fondly. Now, the five-time Tony nominated actor is returning to Chicago to perform two musical concerts...

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Three Northwestern alumni nominated for Tony Awards

May 2, 2023

Northwestern alumni Brian d’Arcy James (Communication ‘90), David Thompson (Medill ’78) and Lap Chi Chu (Communication ’93) were nominated for Tony Awards Tuesday. James is nominated for Best...

Stephen Colbert (Communication ’86) takes the stage for “A Starry Night,” the gala show capping off a weekend of reunion and celebration for the School of Communication. The show highlighted performances by current students and alumni who have found success from Hollywood to Broadway.

‘A Starry Night’ gala show brings current students, famous alumni together onstage

April 22, 2018

The world isn’t in such good shape, according to Stephanie D’Abruzzo (Communication ’93). D’Abruzzo led the original opening number for “A Starry Night,” the gala hosted by Stephen Colbert...

School of Communication to hold ‘CommFest’ with Stephen Colbert as host

January 17, 2018

The School of Communication announced it will host “CommFest” from April 20 to 21, featuring performances, reunions and workshops with some of Northwestern’s Communication alumni. The two-day...

Brian d’Arcy James (Communication ‘90) performs at a celebration concert for Evanston nonprofit Over the Rainbow. Before the performance, the organization honored several people who assisted OTR, which provides accessible housing to people with physical disabilities.

Northwestern alumni perform, raise funds for local housing nonprofit

October 22, 2017

When Arlington Heights resident Courtney Stocking graduated college, she said she and her father began apartment hunting, looking at more than 1,000 places. Stocking, who uses a wheelchair, said buildings...

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