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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

Provost Jonathan Holloway in his office in November. Holloway, a scholar in African American history, discussed in his speech the history of black student activism and his role as a professor and dean.

Black organizers share experiences, strategies on campus activism

February 11, 2018

After the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in 2014, Sarah Oberholtzer (Communication ’17) said she wanted a space for black students to express grief and anger. So she organized a demonstration as a “space...

Medill Prof. Alec Klein at an event in 2012.

Former Medill students, employees accuse Prof. Alec Klein of ‘predatory’ behavior

February 7, 2018

Medill Prof. Alec Klein, director of the Medill Justice Project, was accused of “harassing” and “predatory” behavior by former students and employees in an open letter sent to Northwestern administrators...

Yakira Mirabito speaks to a group of peers at a Quest Scholars Network town hall Thursday. Mirabito said students can generate resources if they voice their concerns regarding financial barriers.

Quest Scholars discuss financial barriers, strategies for generating resources

February 2, 2018

As co-president of the Quest Scholars Network, Yakira Mirabito says her access to University officials can generate concrete resources if students voice concerns. “We can get stuff done as the (executive)...

Northwestern’s newest residence hall at 560 Lincoln St. The Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee released a report Thursday recommending the University implement a new “neighborhood” framework for housing.

Residential experience committee releases recommendations for new housing framework

January 19, 2018

Nearly two years after it was formed, the Undergraduate Residential Experience Committee released its full report, recommending that Northwestern move from its current residential model to a new framework...

Northwestern’s “We Will” campaign has currently raised $3.55 billion of its $3.75 billion goal. Despite the fundraising, the University is projected to have a deficit in the coming fiscal year.

Northwestern to defer projects, filling faculty positions to make up for projected deficit

January 15, 2018

Northwestern will need to be more “strategic” with spending moving forward to keep expenses in line with projected revenues, University President Morton Schapiro and Provost Jonathan Holloway announced...

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