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

The Daily Northwestern

Historian Lonnie Bunch addresses graduates and families during the 2019 commencement ceremony at Ryan Field. Bunch was one of six who received honorary degrees on Friday.

Commencement speaker Lonnie Bunch reminds graduating students to ‘fight the good fight’

June 22, 2019

According to 2019 commencement speaker Lonnie Bunch, the experiences found at Northwestern are ones that will help guide the new graduates through “even the most difficult times.” Bunch is the...

Four of the honorary degree recipients. The 2019 commencement ceremony took place Friday at Ryan Field.

Commencement Notebook: Faculty, honorary degree recipients recognized

June 21, 2019

In a stark contrast to last year’s rain-soaked ceremony, the sun shone brightly Friday morning for this year’s commencement. Tahera Ahmad, associate chaplain and director of interfaith engagement...

NU to implement calendar changes to spring break, commencement

June 28, 2018

Northwestern will implement changes to the academic calendar as early as the 2019-20 school year, according to a Thursday press release. The changes, approved by University President Morton Schapiro...

Opera singer Renée Fleming addresses graduates and their families at the 2018 commencement ceremony. Fleming urged students to develop and use their voices.

Renée Fleming urges graduates to use their voices at 2018 commencement

June 22, 2018

Renowned opera singer Renée Fleming gave graduates a voice lesson at the 2018 commencement ceremony at Ryan Field Friday. “I’m not just talking about singing and it doesn’t have to be loud,”...

NU graduates wave to their families during 2018 commencement. The ceremony was held at Ryan Field, as scheduled, despite the rainy weather.

Commencement Notebook: Rainy weather doesn’t deter graduation ceremony

June 22, 2018

Embracing the rain There was an emphasis on keeping everything short at Northwestern’s commencement Friday, as graduates sat in the folding chairs on Ryan Field in a constant downpour. The University...

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