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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


Northwestern University in Qatar communications Prof. Marco Williams. Williams directed “Tell Them We Are Rising,” which featured African American Studies Prof. Martha Biondi and Provost Jonathan Holloway.

Professor’s PBS documentary features Northwestern faculty

February 20, 2018

Northwestern professors and administrators contributed to “Tell Them We Are Rising,” a new PBS independent film about the role of historically black colleges and universities in American society. The...

Lesley-Ann Brown-Henderson, Campus Inclusion and Community director, discusses Black House renovation plans at the Community Dialogue. Brown-Henderson said they have moved from the “feasibility” part of the plan to the “schematic design” phase.

Administrators update students on Black House renovations, textbook initiative

February 8, 2018

Administrators are asking for feedback from students regarding projected plans for Black House renovations. The announcement was made at a community dialogue event Wednesday, which brought together...

NAISA holds annual Sand Creek Massacre commemoration

November 19, 2017

On the day of the Sand Creek Massacre, Chief White Antelope rushed to tell American soldiers his people meant no harm. When the men continued firing, he crossed his arms over his chest and began to sing. Descendents...

In Focus: Administrators run into barriers amid attempts to diversify faculty

In Focus: Administrators run into barriers amid attempts to diversify faculty

May 26, 2017

When physics and astronomy Prof. Michael Schmitt became chair of his department more than two years ago, only three of the 37 professors were women. The department launched searches for new faculty...

The circulation desk in Main Library on Northwestern’s campus. NU Libraries recently announced a new archivist position to document the lives of black students, faculty and alumni.

New library archivist position focuses on black experience of students, faculty at NU

May 18, 2017

Northwestern University Libraries hired an archivist to document the lives of black students, faculty and alumni, the University announced Tuesday. Charla Wilson will be the first archivist for the...

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