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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


George R.R. Martin talks with the audience about his fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” during a Q&A at Cahn Auditorium in November. “Game of Thrones,” which is based on his series, won three Emmys on Sunday, bringing the show’s total to 38 wins.

Northwestern alumni dominate Emmys, break records

September 18, 2016

Northwestern alumni won big at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ fifth consecutive award for her role in “Veep.” Louis-Dreyfus (Communication ‘83)...

George R. R. Martin dons a football helmet during the second quarter of Northwestern's game against Penn State. The marching band honored the author with a Game of Thrones-themed halftime show.

Northwestern honors George R.R. Martin at Penn State game

November 7, 2015

Northwestern honored George R.R. Martin (Medill ’70, ‘71) during the second quarter of Northwestern’s game against Penn State. Athletic director Jim Phillips greeted the author on the field and...

George R.R. Martin talks with the audience about the future of his fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” as he participates in a Q&A at Cahn Auditorium. Martin returned to Northwestern on Wednesday to accept a Medill Hall of Achievement award.

Author George R.R. Martin speaks, accepts Hall of Achievement award

November 4, 2015

“A Song of Ice and Fire” author George R. R. Martin (Medill ‘70, ‘71) returned to his alma mater Wednesday to accept a Hall of Achievement award and engage in a Q&A with Northwestern students...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus steps on to the stage at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards after winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Louis-Dreyfus (Communication ‘83) was among several other alums who received awards and/or nominations during the show Sunday night.

Northwestern alumni Julia Louis-Dreyfus, George R.R. Martin win big at Emmys

September 20, 2015

Northwestern alumni triumphed at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night, highlighted by wins for George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” series and Julia Louis-Dreyfus for her role in “Veep.” “Game...

George R.R. Martin

Author George R. R. Martin to speak, accept award at Northwestern

September 20, 2015

Author George R. R. Martin (Medill ‘70, ‘71) will speak at Northwestern on Nov. 4 after accepting the Medill Hall of Achievement award. The Hall of Achievement is the school’s highest honor and...

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