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Wildcats dominate this year’s ‘100 Most Powerful Chicagoans’ list

February 18, 2013

Chicago Magazine recently released its annual ranking of the "100 Most Powerful Chicagoans," and this year's list is looking positively purple. According to a University news release, almost 40 percent...

Updated: Northwestern announces five-year athletic partnership with Chicago Cubs

February 5, 2013

Northwestern and the Chicago Cubs announced on Tuesday a five-year partnership, linking the athletic and marketing arms of NU and the Cubs through 2017. The deal creates cross-promotional opportunities...

Michigan Avenue hotel lights up purple after Gator Bowl win

January 4, 2013

At least until Sunday, Chicago’s Magnificent Mile will be getting a hotel to match Northwestern’s Rebecca Crown Center clock tower. The InterContinental Chicago, in downtown Chicago, will be lighting...

Football: Northwestern breaks bowl drought with dominating win over Mississippi State

January 1, 2013

There was only one lingering negative surrounding Northwestern football — a 64-year stretch of no bowl wins. That all changed Tuesday, when the Wildcats used a stifling pass rush and a resilient quarterback...

Under Armour sales surge as football team starts season undefeated

September 27, 2012

Northwestern's Under Armour sales continue to rise in the early part of the football season, as gameday shoppers fill stores after wins, according to Crain's Chicago Business. As the co-owner of the...

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