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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


Since last year, applications to become a resident assistant on Northwestern’s campus rose over 50%.

RAs program sees increase in applications, changes to financial aid after new compensation system

October 24, 2024

Applications to become a resident assistant on Northwestern’s campus rose over 50% since last year. The number of applications has nearly doubled since 2022. The abrupt rise in applications, some...

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NU undergraduate tuition to increase 4% for the 2023-24 academic year

May 28, 2023

Northwestern will increase undergraduate tuition by 4% and increase financial aid by 4.1%, according to a Friday news release.  Tuition will increase from $62,391 this year to $64,887 for the 2023-24...

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‘Matriculate at Northwestern’ aims to advise lower-income students applying to college

March 7, 2023

College applications can be difficult for high schoolers navigating recommendation letters, personal essays and the overall process. The new student organization ‘Matriculate at Northwestern’ aims...

Kang: NU should practice need-blind admissions for all

Kang: NU should practice need-blind admissions for all

January 30, 2023

As of today, just seven U.S. universities claim to practice need-blind admissions for all applicants. Need-blind admissions is a practice where the applicants’ families income and ability to pay for...

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Office of FGLI Initiatives hopes to uplift first-generation, low-income students

November 21, 2022

Michael Fitzpatrick, senior director of first-generation and lower-income initiatives for the Office of the Provost, said his biggest challenge as a FGLI college student was navigating the different, often...

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