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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


Dr. John Alexander sits at his desk. Alexander (Kellogg ‘75, Feinberg ‘97) will retire from his position as the head of Health Service at the end of August after serving as executive director of Northwestern University Health Service for the past six years.

Executive director of Northwestern University Health Service steps down

May 18, 2016

Dr. John Alexander has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, an MD from the Feinberg School of Medicine, is an avid sailor and outgoing executive director...

A man gets a vaccination to prevent contracting influenza. There have been 44 ICU admissions and 6 influenza related deaths in Cook County.

Influenza increases across state, mild at Northwestern

January 26, 2014

With an increase in hospitalizations from influenza-like illnesses and six flu-related deaths, health directors from Cook County and Evanston are encouraging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The...

Updated: 3 Northwestern students involved in new mumps cases, health officials say

July 1, 2013

Health officials say they have confirmed three new cases of mumps involving Northwestern students, including two who are currently on campus and one who lives in a town north of Evanston. The three...

In Focus: Falling through the cracks: Northwestern eyes mental health oversight for study abroad

In Focus: Falling through the cracks: Northwestern eyes mental health oversight for study abroad

May 17, 2013

Disclosure is vital for treating mental health. No one knows that better than Terri Weaver. While studying abroad in London in November, her daughter, Weinberg junior Alyssa Weaver, committed suicide....

Few reported Northwestern flu cases amid national epidemic

January 15, 2013

Although this flu season has been classified as a national epidemic, with cases reported widespread in nearly every state, the current situation at Northwestern may be much less severe, according to University...

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