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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


Students and faculty listen to SMU history Prof. Johan Elverskog’s talk on how the Uyghurs began practicing Buddhism before adopting Islam.

Johan Elverskog discusses the Uyghurs’ gradual transition to Buddhism over 1,000 years ago

February 15, 2024

Southern Methodist University religious studies and history Prof. Johan Elverskog came to Northwestern Thursday to give a lecture on the historic Uyghur transition to Buddhism in Harris Hall.  About...

Students spent the lunch chatting with classmates and professors to learn what the history department has to offer — both in and out of the classroom.

History department faculty and undergraduate lunch cultivates connection, encourages academic exploration

January 17, 2024

Within the deep brown, wood-paneled walls of Harris 108, Northwestern students and history professors sat at elegant tables to enjoy pizza, salad and conversation at the history department’s faculty...

The history department partnered with Bennison’s Bakery to provide decorated cakes displaying images themed to the department’s Winter Quarter courses.

Cakes and Classes delivers sweet insight into winter history courses

November 6, 2023

Exploring Winter Quarter history courses was easy as cake for students who attended the history department’s recurring Cakes and Classes event, as professors welcomed the sugar rush of eager undergraduates. Twelve...

In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans' role in Sand Creek Massacre

In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans’ role in Sand Creek Massacre

March 1, 2013

Northwestern did not celebrate “Founders’ Day” this year. Instead, officials called  NU’s 162nd anniversary a “birthday,” in an attempt to appease a group of students who associate the...

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