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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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Judge dismisses lawsuit against NU for charging full tuition during pandemic

September 21, 2021

An Illinois district judge dismissed a complaint alleging Northwestern went back on a promise to offer in-person instruction to students when it switched to virtual instruction during the pandemic. The...

The Weber Arch on Sheridan Road

Evanston residents share thoughts on Northwestern’s Good Neighbor Racial Equity Fund

August 23, 2021

In July 2020, then-Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty and Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced a new plan for the University to give back to the community and advance racial equity in Evanston: the...

A gloved hand shoots a vaccine dose into a person’s arm against a teal background.

More than 75 percent of Evanston residents 12 and older are fully vaccinated

July 1, 2021

76 percent of Evanston residents ages 12 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the city announced Wednesday.  The news comes just days after the city reached the benchmark of 100,000 vaccine...

Photo of the Weber Arch with snow at base.

Northwestern announces full return to in-person instruction in fall

June 25, 2021

After over a year of primarily remote instruction due to COVID-19, Northwestern announced Friday that it plans to return to in-person instruction, events and most other campus services during the 2021-22...

A gray and tan walkway with five visible pillars. A purple banner reads: “Welcome Wildcats! Testing Entry Ahead.”

NU to require vaccinations for faculty and staff ahead of fall return

June 24, 2021

As Northwestern plans to return to full in-person activities this fall, faculty and staff will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the 2021-22 academic year, the University announced Thursday. The...

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