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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


The Chicago area is experiencing the emergence of billions of cicadas in May.

Northwestern expert offers advice on how to prep children for cicada soundtrack this summer

May 21, 2024

Chicago is facing a buggy problem as it prepares to experience the emergence of billions of cicadas this month.  Since the event brings an excess of unexpected noise, Northwestern experts said it could...

Alumni enjoyed a catered lunch to the sounds of smooth jazz between lectures.

Alumni spend A Day With Northwestern learning about AI, astronomy, NU Football

April 21, 2024

Close to 300 alumni and other community members gathered at Norris University Center to learn from professors at the top of their fields for A Day With Northwestern. The day-long speaker event, hosted...

A group of students posing together for the camera.

Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students offers support and community

February 6, 2023

When Weinberg senior Grace Doakes arrived at Northwestern in 2019, she found few other minority pre-medicine students.  Then, she joined the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students. Doakes,...

Graphic of people of different races swimming.

Northwestern study links intergenerational swimming abilities and lack of resources for minority groups

January 23, 2023

Feinberg professor of pediatrics Dr. Michelle Macy saw cultural disparities in swimming long before she became a doctor. Growing up as a swimmer, she was aware of the class and racial divisions on the...

A pregnant person’s shadow surrounded by messy chaotic lines against a gray background.

New research by Feinberg professors shows stress in pregnancy can negatively impact child development

September 21, 2022

A new study led by Feinberg professors revealed that pregnant people’s emotional experiences can have developmental effects on their babies. The researchers published their findings earlier this month...

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