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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


Interim Dean of Students Mona Dugo. Dugo said the University is doing everything it can to keep the community safe.

Administrator discusses advancements, challenges for medical leave of absence policy during ASG Senate

May 15, 2019

Mona Dugo, Northwestern’s senior associate dean of students, discussed advancements in the University’s medical leave of absence program and remaining challenges it faces during Associate Student Government’s...

Emily Ash speaks at an ASG Senate meeting. ASG and SASS are partnering to improve experiences for students taking medical leaves of absence

All-student advisory board to assess medical leave of absence process

February 5, 2019

Associated Student Government and Student Assistance and Support Services are partnering to create an advisory board to improve experiences for students who take medical leaves of absence. At Northwestern,...

In Focus: As University aims to increase awareness of Title IX process, reporting remains a taxing experience

In Focus: As University aims to increase awareness of Title IX process, reporting remains a taxing experience

February 6, 2017

Walking to class on day one of Winter Quarter 2016, Lucy Godinez saw the student who allegedly sexually assaulted her for the first time since leaving his apartment that night. At first, Godinez said...

In Focus: For students dealing with mental health issues, medical leave process presents obstacles

In Focus: For students dealing with mental health issues, medical leave process presents obstacles

March 4, 2016

John Mederich experienced his first mental breakdown in October 2013. A report on the incident described a volatile scene. According to medical records obtained by The Daily, a friend became worried...

Students and administrators discuss Northwestern’s mental health resources at a panel Thursday night. The panel hosted by NU Active Minds touched on leaves of absence and criticisms of mental health services at NU.

Panel addresses misconceptions about Northwestern’s mental health services

May 1, 2015

Students, staff and administrators discussed Northwestern’s mental health resources, taking leaves of absence and how campus culture impacts students’ mental health at a panel Thursday night. The...

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