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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

Opera star and Bienen alum Grace Bumbry dies at 86

May 10, 2023

Grace Bumbry (Bienen ’58), who helped pave the way for Black artists in opera, died Sunday at age 86, according to a Tuesday news release from the Bienen School of Music.  Following her graduation...

Northwestern trustee and former FCC chair Newton Minow dies at 97

May 8, 2023

Newton Minow (Communication ’49, Pritzker ’50), a Northwestern trustee and the Walter Annenberg Professor Emeritus, died Saturday at age 97. Minow, who received the Northwestern Alumni Medal in...

Walsh: In a Post-Pandemic World, The U.S. Peace Corps Will Be More Important Than Ever

February 28, 2021

March 1st marks the 60 year anniversary of the United States Peace Corps. Over two generations ago, President John F. Kennedy asked idealistic young Americans to "ask not what your country can do for you...

Brett Gadsden speaks at an event at Evanston Public Library. Gadsden explained the influence of black voters in electing John F. Kennedy in 1960.

Northwestern history professor emphasizes influence of black people in electing John F. Kennedy

February 28, 2019

While the story of John F. Kennedy’s victory in the 1960 presidential election often emphasizes his charisma, his elevated family background and his commitment to fostering a new era, Northwestern history...

Diane Nash

Distinguished civil rights activist Diane Nash to address Northwestern

December 4, 2015

Distinguished civil rights activist and movement leader Diane Nash will address Northwestern on Jan. 25 in honor of the late humanitarian, Martin Luther King Jr. Nash, a co-founder of the Student Nonviolent...

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