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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

Director Garry Marshall (Medill ’56) works on the set of one of his films. Marshall was the mastermind behind Hollywood blockbusters like “The Princess Diaries.”

Northwestern alum’s documentary celebrates life of fellow alum Garry Marshall

May 7, 2020

A&E In his days at Northwestern, Garry Marshall (Medill ‘56) played with his friends in Deering Meadow, was a reporter with The Daily and wrote for the Waa-Mu Show. His experiences at NU led the...

Stephen Colbert (Communication ’86) takes the stage for “A Starry Night,” the gala show capping off a weekend of reunion and celebration for the School of Communication. The show highlighted performances by current students and alumni who have found success from Hollywood to Broadway.

‘A Starry Night’ gala show brings current students, famous alumni together onstage

April 22, 2018

The world isn’t in such good shape, according to Stephanie D’Abruzzo (Communication ’93). D’Abruzzo led the original opening number for “A Starry Night,” the gala hosted by Stephen Colbert...

Cast and creative from “Pretty Woman: The Musical.” Samantha Barks and Steve Kazee star as Vivian and Edward.

Jerry Mitchell directs the new stage adaptation of “Pretty Woman”

March 7, 2018

If you’re trying to take a movie-musical to Broadway, you want Jerry Mitchell on your team. The star director and choreographer has helped films like “Hairspray,” “Kinky Boots” and “Legally...

University President Morton Schapiro speaks at a panel Friday. Five Northwestern alumni spoke at the panel, and some of them discussed progress in racial and gender equality at the University.

Alumni panel touches on progress in racial, gender equality in Northwestern history

October 23, 2016

During a panel moderated by University President Morton Schapiro, Isola Jones (Bienen ‘71) reflected on a “major influx” of black students enrolling at Northwestern during her freshman year. “That...

Garry Marshall

“Pretty Woman” director, NU alum Garry Marshall died Tuesday

July 20, 2016

Northwestern alum Garry Marshall, director of blockbuster film “Pretty Woman” and a life trustee of the University, died Tuesday. He was 81. Marshall passed away from pneumonia complications after...

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