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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


Kiel: After Schill’s inaugural address, it’s time to rename John Evans Alumni Center

Kiel: After Schill’s inaugural address, it’s time to rename John Evans Alumni Center

June 4, 2023

Michael H. Schill’s inauguration as the 17th President of Northwestern University Friday has reignited an ongoing conversation about one of the University’s founders, John Evans. During his inaugural...

In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans' role in Sand Creek Massacre

In Focus: Students demand Native American studies, recognition of Evans’ role in Sand Creek Massacre

March 1, 2013

Northwestern did not celebrate “Founders’ Day” this year. Instead, officials called  NU’s 162nd anniversary a “birthday,” in an attempt to appease a group of students who associate the...

Guest Column: Sand Creek Massacre a moral stain on Northwestern’s past

January 23, 2013

Each year on Jan. 28, Northwestern University gathers to honor its founders. On that date in 1851, the Illinois Legislature approved Northwestern’s Act of Incorporation. Soon it will be Founders’ Day...

Northwestern students seek creation of Native American studies program

January 8, 2013

As Northwestern prepares to celebrate Founder’s Day later this month, some students are calling on school officials to also recognize the violent history of John Evans, one of the University’s primary...

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