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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


At the second Faculty Senate meeting of the school year, University President Michael Schill discussed University updates and answered questions from the Senate.

University President Michael Schill addresses post-election concerns at Faculty Senate meeting

November 14, 2024

University President Michael Schill addressed the Faculty Senate at its Wednesday meeting on the potential implications of a shifting political landscape ahead of a transition of presidential power this...

The Senate consists of 11 standing committees that cover various issues.

The Daily Explains: The structure and function of the Faculty Senate

November 13, 2024

The Faculty Senate is the elected body of Northwestern faculty, representing members from the Evanston, Chicago and Qatar campuses. The Senate consists of 94 members, including faculty from each department,...

The Faculty Senate will meet again Nov. 13.

Faculty Senate expresses concern about University investigation into Steven Thrasher

October 17, 2024

Several members of the Faculty Senate expressed concerns regarding Northwestern’s investigation into Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher at this year’s first formal Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday.  During...

Some faculty members said the new policy and statement are destructive toward academic freedom.

Faculty express concern over NU official statement protocols due to lack of transparency, academic freedom

October 7, 2024

Following Northwestern’s recent move toward institutional neutrality and the announcement of new demonstration policies, some faculty members have expressed concern about the lack of transparency regarding...

This is Faculty Senate President Jill Wilson’s fourth year in the Senate.

Q&A: New Faculty Senate President talks plans for upcoming year

October 7, 2024

After three years in the Faculty Senate — including one year chairing the Educational Affairs Committee — McCormick Prof. Jill Wilson took office as the Senate’s new president on Aug. 1. The...

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