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The Daily Northwestern


Provost Jonathan Holloway speaks at Faculty Senate. Holloway said the proposed academic calendar changes may create a “more humane Fall Quarter” and increase the length of spring break.

University considering calendar changes to Thanksgiving, Spring Breaks

October 6, 2017

The University is considering changes to the academic calendar that could involve shortening the length of Fall Quarter and increasing the length of Spring Break, Provost Jonathan Holloway said. Holloway...

Annenberg Hall, which is home to the School of Education and Social Policy. On Tuesday, the school announced it is lowering its degree requirement from 45 to 42 credits.

SESP reduces degree requirement by 3 credits

May 2, 2017

The School of Education and Social Policy announced Tuesday that it is lowering the number of credits required to earn a degree from 45 to 42. In an email to SESP students, SESP assistant dean for student...

A new committee with members from across the Northwestern community will convene to discuss ways to improve the residential experience. More than $500 million will go to renovations and upgrades.

New committee works to enhance residential experience

January 14, 2016

A newly formed committee will focus on enhancing the sense of community and inclusion in campus housing. The Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee — composed of faculty, staff and students...

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Faculty Task Force on the Undergraduate Academic Experience