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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


Incoming SESP dean David Figlio enters position after years of teaching, research

February 5, 2017

Human development and social policy Prof. David Figlio estimates he’s taught more than 13,000 students over the course of his professional career. Now, he’ll oversee more than 700 undergraduate...

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David Figlio named next SESP dean

February 3, 2017

Human development and social policy Prof. David Figlio was named the incoming dean of the School of Education and Social Policy, the school announced Friday. Figlio, currently the Orrington Lunt Professor...

Faculty committee to assist in search for new provost

August 5, 2016

University president Morton Schapiro will solicit help from a Faculty Screening Group in hiring a new provost, he said in an email last week. The news came after current provost Dan Linzer announced...

Northwestern-led research reveals gender gaps within disadvantaged families

November 2, 2015

A new working paper released by two Northwestern researchers reveals that siblings raised in disadvantaged families experience gender disparities in behavioral and educational outcomes at a greater rate...

Australian Parliament member speaks on future of artificial intelligence

October 27, 2015

A member of the Australian House of Representatives said Tuesday afternoon people should be aware of the changing marketplace as he spoke about rapid technological innovation and the economic impact of...

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