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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


D65 teacher comes out as transgender, receives harassment and little support

June 16, 2020

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 special education teacher Ren Heckathorne came out to their coworkers at Park School as transgender in 2016. Since then, they said they have faced harassment from coworkers...

A University Police car on campus. NU Police recently received training as part of the the One Mind Campaign.

University Police finish requirements for One Mind Campaign

February 22, 2018

University Police officers joined the Evanston Police Department in completing training for the One Mind Campaign, which is aimed at helping police departments recognize symptoms of mental illness and...

The Northwestern Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1801 Hinman Ave. Illinois Tool Works partnered with the University to provide a full scholarship for an admitted Chicago Public Schools student each year.

Illinois Tool Works partners with NU to provide full ride STEM scholarship

April 23, 2017

Illinois Tool Works has created a partnership with Northwestern to provide a full ride scholarship to a Chicago Public Schools student pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The...

Letter to the Editor: Stop claiming Mayor Emanuel’s CPS plan is ‘elitist’

April 16, 2017

Over the past weeks, a great deal of controversy has erupted surrounding Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed “Learn. Plan. Succeed.” initiative to increase high school graduation requirements for Chicago...

Northwestern graduate student Nisan Hubbard helps his students devise a prosthetic arm out of household items during Science Club at the Pedersen-McCormick Boys & Girls Club. The program uses a hands-on approach to encourage interest in STEM education.

Northwestern-sponsored Science Club inspires Chicago middle schoolers

April 18, 2016

Four years ago, Chicago Public School student Evelyn H. didn’t like science. This year, the 13-year-old won her school’s science fair with a project testing how many layers of insulation are needed...

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