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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 expands parental leave benefits for staff members

January 30, 2015

Northwestern staff members who have recently adopted children or whose partners have recently given birth can now take paid parental leave. Eligible staff members can take a paid leave of 10 to 12 weeks...

Northwestern recognizes Roberta Buffett Elliott (Weinberg ‘54) for her record-setting donation to the University. The younger sister of financier Warren Buffett gave more than $100 million toward a new Global Studies Institute.

Warren Buffett’s sister donates more than $100 million to Northwestern

January 29, 2015

When University President Morton Schapiro met with Roberta Buffett Elliott in December, he expected to discuss the estate of the 1954 Weinberg graduate. But as he and the younger sister of business...

Northwestern begins implementing Native American outreach recommendations

January 26, 2015

In response to recommendations from the Native American Outreach and Inclusion Task Force, Northwestern is planning outreach efforts for Native American students through the Office of Undergraduate Admission,...

Northwestern receives $5.6 million gift to support history center

January 22, 2015

A Northwestern alumnus and his wife have donated $5.6 million to Northwestern as part of the "We Will" campaign, the University announced Wednesday. The gift from Nicholas Chabraja (Weinberg ’64,...

University President Morton Schapiro speaks to members of the Northwestern community during a forum in 2013. Trustees announced Tuesday they had decided to extend Schapiros contract as president through August 2022.

Northwestern trustees extend University President Morton Schapiro’s contract

December 16, 2014

Northwestern's Board of Trustees has extended University President Morton Schapiro's contract by three years, NU announced Tuesday. The board lengthened Schapiro's term to Aug. 31, 2022, the University...

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