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The Daily Northwestern

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

The Daily Northwestern


The winners, organizers and judges of this year’s ImproveNU pose for photos after the event. The event awarded $11,000 in grants to three student groups to implement their proposed ideas to improve campus.

Third annual ImproveNU awards top grant to H2Aware for water conservation

March 1, 2020

The third annual ImproveNU competition came to an end on Saturday, awarding its top grant to H2Aware, which pitched a project on water conservation. The competition, co-sponsored by Associated Student...

NU Declassified: From game plan to grant: Student entrepreneurs hope to win ImproveNU

NU Declassified: From game plan to grant: Student entrepreneurs hope to win ImproveNU

February 28, 2020

DAN HU: Welcome to NU Declassified, a look into how Wildcats thrive and survive on Northwestern’s campus. I’m Dan Hu. Even though Northwestern doesn’t have an undergraduate business major, there...

NpowerU presenting as part of last fall’s Wildcat Welcome.

Previous ImproveNU winners reflect on progress as this year’s contest approaches

February 13, 2020

With the third annual ImproveNU contest approaching, previous years’ winners are reflecting on their accomplishments. The contest, organized by Associated Student Government, invites Northwestern start-ups...

City Health Tech’s hand-washing device monitors and collects data on hand-washing time. Team members believe it can reduce healthcare-associated infections and reduce school absences.

City Health Tech’s device promotes longer hand-washing times

January 29, 2020

City Health Tech’s award-winning product is only 3.5 inches tall, but it is mighty. The colorful 3D-printed monitor straps onto a faucet to count and collect data on hand-washing time. Its screen...

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