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The Daily Northwestern

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


Alumni enjoyed a catered lunch to the sounds of smooth jazz between lectures.

Alumni spend A Day With Northwestern learning about AI, astronomy, NU Football

April 21, 2024

Close to 300 alumni and other community members gathered at Norris University Center to learn from professors at the top of their fields for A Day With Northwestern. The day-long speaker event, hosted...

Senior running back Cam Porter takes a carry against Purdue. Porter amassed 95 rushing yards on 17 carries versus the Boilermakers on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s veterans reach likely-end to old-Ryan Field era, secure bowl eligibility in 23-15 victory over Purdue

November 19, 2023

About an hour and a half after senior linebacker Xander Mueller’s game-clinching interception that prompted a purple pandemonium and left the Ryan Field goalposts in danger of a dip in Lake Michigan,...

The Bienen School of Music. Thompson made history as NU’s first woman director of bands in 1996.

Northwestern’s first female director of bands to step down after celebratory last year

October 5, 2023

Mallory Thompson will retire as the John W. Beattie Chair of Music at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern announced Wednesday. In 1979, Thompson received an undergraduate degree in trumpet performance...

Gray city skyline in front of a light-blue background with colorful rocks in the foreground and the words “The Weekend Ahead” written in black at the top of the illustration.

The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch for Week 9

May 18, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events on and off campus you won’t want to miss. Symphonic Wind Ensemble  Pick-Staiger Concert Hall   Friday 7:30 p.m. Tickets:...

Gray city skyline in front of a light blue background with colorful rocks in the foreground and the words “The Weekend Ahead” written in black at the top of the illustration.

The Weekend Ahead: Performances and events to catch for Week 6

April 27, 2023

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances and events on and off campus you won’t want to miss. Refresh Undercover Ryan Family Auditorium Friday 9 p.m. and Saturday 7...

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