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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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Actor, activist Stephanie March to give School of Communication convocation address

March 9, 2023

Actor and activist Stephanie March (Communication ’96) will deliver the featured address at the School of Communication’s convocation ceremony June 10, the University announced Tuesday. March is...

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Tony Award-winning Communication professor emeritus Frank Galati dies at age 79

January 4, 2023

Communication professor emeritus Frank Galati (Communication ‘65, MFA ‘67, Ph.D. ‘71) died at age 79 on Jan. 2, Northwestern announced on Tuesday.  Galati, who became a professor in the performance...

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Students and faculty address lack of racial diversity in Northwestern theatre, discuss potential solutions to challenges

November 7, 2022

Communication junior Alondra Rios was worried about the audition process for Arts Alliance at Northwestern University’s production of “In the Heights.” As the production’s director, she feared...

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‘Gays and Gospel’ event honors Black and queer gospel singers

October 12, 2022

The sound of drums, piano chords, clapping hands and vocal riffs filled the Alice Millar Chapel on Tuesday during the “Gays and Gospel” event. School of Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson and...

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Northwestern, District 65 launch program to make theatre more accessible for students

April 17, 2022

Northwestern is launching a community-based theatre program in partnership with Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Imagine U to make live theatre more accessible in Evanston and Chicago.  The program,...

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