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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


This was the Faculty Senate’s second to last meeting of the academic year.

Faculty Senate approves statement on pro-Palestinian demonstrations

May 8, 2024

After much discussion, the Faculty Senate approved a statement on Northwestern students’ recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Wednesday’s meeting. The statement emphasized the importance of protecting...

Friday’s demonstration on Deering Meadow was one of many around the world using empty chairs to honor Israeli hostages remaining in Gaza since the militant group Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Students honor Israeli hostages with pop-up installation on Deering Meadow

November 17, 2023

Two hundred and forty empty chairs sat on Deering Meadow Friday, each one bearing the photo, name and age of a hostage kidnapped by the militant group Hamas.  Wildcats for Israel organized the display...

A gray building made of stone with the words “Scott Hall” engraved on top.

Faculty Senate discusses next steps to reimagine CTECs, improve student mental health

May 11, 2023

As part of a process to eliminate bias in CTECs — Northwestern’s course and teacher evaluation program — the University will pilot a new survey system that centers students’ experiences within...

Rebecca Crown Center in the summer.

Faculty Senate discusses NU’s low admission rates and mental health services

April 7, 2022

Northwestern’s Faculty Senate discussed topics related to NU’s acceptance rate and faculty representation in administrative decisions Wednesday night after hearing from the Chair of the Board of Trustees...

A brown gavel in front of a purple background. Purple bubbles on the front with different subjects in them.

Faculty Senate strikes nonbinding clause, votes down second motion

February 10, 2022

Northwestern’s Faculty Senate debated amending Faculty Assembly’s bylaws Wednesday to not describe the Senate’s recommendations to administration as “nonbinding” and change other aspects of the...

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