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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


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...

Captured: Commencement 2018

Captured: Commencement 2018

June 22, 2018

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Opera singer Renée Fleming to speak at commencement

Opera singer Renée Fleming to speak at commencement

February 6, 2018

World-renowned opera singer Renée Fleming will deliver the address at commencement this June. The ceremony will be held on Friday, June 22 at Ryan Field in Evanston, according to a University news...

Captured: Commencement 2017

Captured: Commencement 2017

June 16, 2017

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Graduates of the Northwestern Class of 2017 stand at commencement. Commencement took place Friday morning at Ryan Field.

Commencement Notebook: Five awarded honorary degrees

June 16, 2017

At Northwestern’s commencement on Friday, Billie Jean King didn’t just share her wisdom with Northwestern graduates. She took something home too. The tennis legend and equal rights advocate was...

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