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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


Historian Lonnie Bunch addresses graduates and families during the 2019 commencement ceremony at Ryan Field. Bunch was one of six who received honorary degrees on Friday.

Commencement speaker Lonnie Bunch reminds graduating students to ‘fight the good fight’

June 22, 2019

According to 2019 commencement speaker Lonnie Bunch, the experiences found at Northwestern are ones that will help guide the new graduates through “even the most difficult times.” Bunch is the...

Four of the honorary degree recipients. The 2019 commencement ceremony took place Friday at Ryan Field.

Commencement Notebook: Faculty, honorary degree recipients recognized

June 21, 2019

In a stark contrast to last year’s rain-soaked ceremony, the sun shone brightly Friday morning for this year’s commencement. Tahera Ahmad, associate chaplain and director of interfaith engagement...

Lonnie Bunch. The University announced Tuesday that Bunch, the director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will be NU's 2019 commencement speaker.

Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to speak at 2019 commencement

February 5, 2019

Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Lonnie Bunch will be Northwestern’s 2019 commencement speaker, according to a University announcement. Bunch will deliver his...

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