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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


Khan Academy founder Sal Khan discusses the creation of his online educational organization during an event hosted by the Contemporary Thought Speaker Series. Khan Academy is now backed by people such as Bill Gates and companies such as Google.

Khan Academy founder speaks to NU on changing platform of education

October 15, 2015

The mind behind the popular website Khan Academy visited Northwestern on Wednesday to share his journey of creating the educational company. Salman Khan, the website’s founder, spoke at Fisk Hall...

Pinto: Online learning can never fully replace a university education

Pinto: Online learning can never fully replace a university education

January 6, 2015

Lynda.com says it’s an “online learning company that helps anyone learn … skills to achieve personal and professional goals.” Udemy calls itself the “world’s online learning marketplace,”...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn launches online pension awareness campaign

November 29, 2012

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn launched a campaign this month to raise awareness about Illinois’ current pension crisis. The campaign, entitled “Thanks In Advance,” includes a website, Facebook page and...

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