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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


A $50 technology fee by the International Office, which caused intense backlash, initially levied only on international students will now be covered by Northwestern.

New technology fee for international students triggers intense backlash

November 16, 2018

A technology fee levied this academic year on international students has sparked outrage among many graduate students, who said the fee’s implementation unfairly targets the international student population...

Harvard admissions trial shines spotlight on race-conscious admissions, value of diversity in higher education

Harvard admissions trial shines spotlight on race-conscious admissions, value of diversity in higher education

November 8, 2018

Forty years ago, Regents of the University of California v. Bakke upheld the use of race as a factor in college admissions. And ever since, challenges to the practice have gone unsuccessful, with the court...

Patricia Telles-Irvin, the vice president for student affairs, defended the new two-year live-on requirement during Monday’s community dialogue. Students also expressed concerns about support for students who have experienced sexual violence.

Students share grievances about SAE return, housing rates at community dialogue

October 1, 2018

Students discussed hot-button topics with administrators Monday at the school year’s first community dialogue, an event aimed at bridging the gap between stakeholders in the NU community. The return...

African American studies librarian Kathleen Bethel speaks at the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center. The luncheon honored NU alumni and Evanston communities that supported black students during the Bursar’s Office Takeover in 1968.

NU honors Evanston community for 1968 Bursar’s Office Takeover support

June 28, 2018

Northwestern University hosted a community luncheon on Wednesday to recognize the organizations and members of the Evanston community who supported the 1968 Bursar’s Office Takeover. About 125 people...

Jeffrey Sterling, president of the NU Black Alumni Association, speaks at the Black House. Students, alumni and University officials gathered Thursday for a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on the 50th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover.

Black alumni, University officials gather for symbolic groundbreaking ceremony at Black House

May 3, 2018

University officials, students and alumni gathered Thursday at the Black House for a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on the 50th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover, though the construction...

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