Skip to Main Content
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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


An aerial view of the Harvard University campus in 2013. Harvard is facing a lawsuit  charging the university with discriminating against Asian-Americans that could have wide-ranging impacts on the use of race in college admissions.

As Harvard’s admissions trial begins, University officials say lawsuit won’t affect Northwestern

October 14, 2018

As the Harvard admissions lawsuit placing a microscope on the practice of affirmative action in higher education goes to trial, Northwestern officials say the outcome shouldn’t affect University admissions. The...

The Kellogg School of Management Global Hub, 2211 Campus Drive.

Potato crops helped keep peace for centuries, NU professor-led study reveals

May 20, 2018

Regardless of if they are mashed, scalloped or fried, potatoes can save lives. A study, detailed in a May 2 news release, was co-authored by Kellogg Prof. Nancy Qian and shows that areas with potato...

University Hall at 1897 Sheridan Rd. Northwestern was named the best Midwestern college for academic resources by The Wall Street Journal.

Northwestern tops Wall Street Journal ranking for academic resources

January 23, 2018

Northwestern was named the top Midwestern institution for academic resources, according to the 2018 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. NU was followed by the University of...

Former Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers speaks at the Kellogg School of Management Global Hub at an event Wednesday. Summers discussed his career in macroeconomic analysis and advising.

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers reflects on career in political, academic settings

October 18, 2017

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers compared his roles in politics and academia at an annual department of economics lecture Wednesday. Summers, who served as director of the White House National...

University committee report proposes potential revisions to Weinberg degree requirements

April 2, 2017

A University committee released a report last quarter that proposed some changes to Weinberg graduation requirements, including a universal three-course language requirement. Ann Bradlow, the committee’s...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Harvard University