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The Daily Northwestern

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


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Ten famous alumni you didn’t realize went to Northwestern

August 12, 2022

After combing through alumni archives, The Daily found notable alumni who, just like you, ran to class through The Arch, ate at Sargent Hall and studied in Main Library. NU might have plenty of well-known...

Provost Kathleen Hagerty presents a purple diploma to a member of the Class of 2020. Both are wearing graduation gowns and on a stage.

Speakers reflect on importance of striving for change in virtual 2021 Commencement

June 14, 2021

Speakers emphasized ways the Class of 2021 can create change in their lives and the lives of those around them during Northwestern’s virtual 2021 Commencement on Monday. Gwynne Shotwell (McCormick...

Smiling people in purple and black garb and graduation caps walk, with two people in black commencement uniform in the front. In the background are a blurred crowd of people in waving motion.

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell to deliver class of 2021 commencement address

April 22, 2021

SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell (McCormick ‘86, ‘88) will address the class of 2021 at a commencement ceremony to be held June 14, according to a Thursday news release. Shotwell, a member...

National leaders in aerospace, investment among those appointed to Northwestern Board of Trustees

August 18, 2016

The world’s 76th most powerful woman, the former CEO of a major American conglomerate and the president of a Chinese-based auto-parts behemoth are among six new members of the Northwestern University...

Alumnae of NU celebrates centennial, creates new programming

January 31, 2016

In 1916, a small group of women began selling sandwiches to fundraise for a women’s building at Northwestern. In the 100 years since, that group has raised more than $7 million for NU. The Alumnae...

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