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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


In the last year, a number of universities, including Harvard University, Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania have enacted institutional neutrality policies of their own.

NU moves toward institutional neutrality, joining colleges nationwide

October 2, 2024

Northwestern announced it will begin to limit official statements on political matters except those that directly affect the University's operations on Friday, joining a growing number of universities...

University President Michael Schill speaks at Parent & Family Orientation 2024. Schill has released several statements clarifying his views on free expression over the past year.

Northwestern to limit official statements on political matters

September 27, 2024

Northwestern will limit official statements on “public or geopolitical matters except those related to the operation of the University,” University President Michael Schill and Provost Kathleen Hagerty...

 Northwestern saw increases in the student enrollment of historically underrepresented groups in the Class of 2028.

Northwestern sees increases in underrepresented minorities in latest class admission data

September 25, 2024

Northwestern’s preliminary admission data released Tuesday revealed an overall increase in historically underrepresented groups within the class of 2028. This was the first admission cycle that came...

U.S. News ranked Northwestern at 9th place last year.

Northwestern reaches historic high at 6th place in U.S. News college rankings

September 24, 2024

Northwestern vaulted to the No. 6 spot in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual National Universities rankings, a three-spot rise from last year and its highest placement in university history. NU...

Pritzker School of Law. The lawsuit comes just over a year after the Supreme Court ended the use of affirmative action in the college admission process.

Lawsuit against Pritzker School of Law alleges its hiring process discriminates against white men

July 3, 2024

A conservative activist group filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Pritzker School of Law alleging its hiring process discriminates against white men by giving preference to candidates of other gender identities...

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