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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


The Commencement ceremony will take place June 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Northwestern announces Steve Carell as 2025 commencement speaker

February 13, 2025

Northwestern announced that award-winning actor Steve Carell will be the commencement speaker at the University’s 167th annual Commencement, according to a Thursday press release. Carell is perhaps...

McLaughlin: In search of a commencement speaker

McLaughlin: In search of a commencement speaker

November 7, 2013

I get a kick of out university graduation addresses. This annual speech attracts plenty of buzz and speculation and often fails to live up to expectations. In this sense, it’s much like our football...

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