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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

Dearborn Observatory houses the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Wen-fai Fong to receive the 2024 Lancelot M. Berkeley–New York Community Trust Prize

November 7, 2023

Weinberg physics Prof. Wen-fai Fong will receive the 2024 Lancelot M. Berkeley – New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy, according to a Tuesday news release. The award recognizes...

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Northwestern reclaims No. 9 spot in U.S. News college rankings

September 19, 2023

Northwestern retained the No. 9 spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual National Universities rankings after dropping to 10th last year. NU previously ranked ninth three years in a row. The...

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Christopher Schuh named McCormick School of Engineering Dean

June 6, 2023

Christopher Schuh (McCormick ‘01) will serve as the dean of McCormick School of Engineering beginning Aug. 1, the University announced in a Tuesday news release.  Schuh will be the first McCormick...

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Multicultural Greek Council aims to provide community and safe space for multicultural students

February 22, 2023

At a predominantly white institution like Northwestern, some view Multicultural Greek Council chapters as a safe haven for multicultural students.  MGC has eight NU chapters recognized by Fraternity...

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‘He’s world class’: Chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin continues to lead the way in nanotechnology research

February 8, 2023

Throughout his 31 years at Northwestern, chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin has helped propel NU to become a global leader in nanotechnology.  Modern nanotechnology — a field in which individuals study...

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