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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


The basement of Technological Institute. Data collected by Northwestern Career Advancement showed that non-STEM majors were equally attractive as STEM majors in the job market.

Career advancement office sheds light on the pro-STEM bias, says that it’s a myth

March 7, 2019

Despite common perceptions among students that science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors are more likely to be hired, recent data shows that this may not be the case. Data collected by...

The Handshake login page. The career platform was implemented in June, replacing both CareerCat and MEDILLINK.

Handshake increases job postings, garners mixed reviews amid internship search season

February 12, 2019

It’s peak job search season, and the thought of securing a summer job or internship looms large in many Northwestern students’ minds. Handshake, the career platform that Northwestern Career Advancement...

Northwestern Career Advancement. NCA Director Mark Presnell cautioned students that PSLF is federally funded and may be entirely scrapped under the current administration.

Public interest experts, workers undeterred by initial low acceptance for loan forgiveness program

November 30, 2018

Over 28,000 public servants applied for a loan forgiveness program between last September and this April, and only 96 were accepted. The statistic is daunting, but public interest experts and workers said...

Graduating students look forward to the future during the University’s 2009 Commencement. Ten years later, some are still scarred by the Great Recession.

The Great Recession was 10 years ago. Some suffered scars, others escaped injury

October 12, 2018

One of the most important weeks of Evan Gray’s life was about to get hit with some bad news. It was spring 2009. Gray (Weinberg ’09) had secured his dream job at United Airlines, a company he had...

A recruiter talks at a 2014 career fair. Geni Harclerode, director of employer recruitment and engagement at NCA, said the career fair gives students the opportunity to meet with over 170 different employers over two days.

Northwestern Career Advancement highlights networking opportunities at annual career fair

October 1, 2018

Northwestern Career Advancement will host their annual career fair starting Tuesday, facilitating connections between students and dozens of employers. The career fair is set take place Tuesday and...

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