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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


Northwestern University in Qatar communications Prof. Marco Williams. Williams directed “Tell Them We Are Rising,” which featured African American Studies Prof. Martha Biondi and Provost Jonathan Holloway.

Professor’s PBS documentary features Northwestern faculty

February 21, 2018

Northwestern professors and administrators contributed to “Tell Them We Are Rising,” a new PBS independent film about the role of historically black colleges and universities in American society. The...

Students occupy the Northwestern Bursar’s Office in May 1968 for a 38-hour peaceful protest. Northwestern announced they will provide funding for organizations that wish to hold programming and events related to the 50th anniversary commemoration of the takeover.

Northwestern to offer funding for Bursar’s Office Takeover commemoration events

February 15, 2018

Northwestern will provide funding to student groups, departments and centers planning events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Bursar’s Office Takeover, the University announced in a Wednesday...

Teach-in explores free speech issues in historical, modern contexts

February 7, 2018

African American Studies Prof. Martha Biondi spoke about free speech in its historical and contemporary contexts at a teach-in and discussion on Tuesday, referencing events from the national civil rights...

The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr. Professors presented on Wednesday about revolutions in the 1960s and their effects on the political and cultural climate.

NU professors discuss changes in political, cultural climate in the 1960s

October 5, 2017

Northwestern professors tackled cultural issues from the 1960s during a lecture at the Block Museum of Art on Wednesday. The event, titled “Love and Then Some: 1960s Protest and Liberation, Civil...

Martha Biondi discusses the role police brutality plays in mass incarceration. Biondi spoke as part of a panel hosted by Unshackle NU.

Unshackle NU panel discusses mass incarceration, effects on communities

February 9, 2016

The United States’ mass incarceration illustrates the many ways racism persists in this country, panelists said at an event hosted by Unshackle NU on Monday night in Harris Hall. Panelists discussed...

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