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The Daily Northwestern

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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Milan Mrksich to step down as vice president for research

June 15, 2023

Milan Mrksich is stepping down as Northwestern’s vice president for research, the University announced Thursday. Mrksich joined the University’s administration in 2011 and has led the Office for...

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Illinois General Assembly introduces bill to ease access to health care benefits, limit barriers to care

April 25, 2023

A 2021 study by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services found that more than 900,000 Illinois residents are living without health insurance — and about a third of them qualify for Medicaid...

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Craig Johnson to lead Northwestern Medicine as executive vice president, chief operating officer

April 23, 2023

Northwestern Executive Vice President Craig Johnson (Weinberg ‘99, Kellogg ‘07) will join Northwestern Medicine as its executive vice president and chief operating officer starting June 5, NU announced...

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NU faculty commemorate Autism Acceptance Month with research, education

April 17, 2023

April marks the start of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, which is dedicated to promoting inclusion and understanding of autistic people. At Northwestern, faculty are continuing to make strides in...

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Biochemist Jennifer Doudna receives Kimberly Prize for role in CRISPR studies

April 5, 2023

Biochemist Jennifer Doudna received the inaugural Kimberly Prize in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center on Tuesday. The prize will be awarded annually to...

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