Morton Schapiro

NU Declassified: University President Morton Schapiro talks with The Daily

March 6, 2020

HEENA SRIVASTAVA: The Daily Northwestern recently sat down with Northwestern President Morton Schapiro, affectionately known as Morty. We talked about legacy admissions: MORTON SCHAPIRO: I'm happy with...

University cancels Dance Marathon 2020 following “uncertainty surrounding COVID-19”

March 4, 2020

COVID-19 News As universities across the country re-evaluate plans for spring break and large events, University President Morton Schapiro said in a Wednesday email that Dance Marathon 2020 will be...

Students and administrators bring ideas to the table at Community Dialogue dinner

February 28, 2020

Students, faculty and administrators discussed academics, mental health and intersectional equity over dinner this Thursday at Associated Student Government’s Community Dialogue. The quarterly event...

Judd Weinberg, trustee and College of Arts and Sciences namesake, dies at 93

February 26, 2020

Judd Weinberg, trustee, alum and College of Arts and Sciences benefactor, died Feb. 20 at the age of 93. The Chicago native received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1947 from Northwestern’s...

Northwestern among 29 Illinois colleges and universities that submitted a joint letter to congressional members on immigration policies

February 20, 2020

University president Morton Schapiro and officials representing 28 other Illinois colleges and universities sent a letter Feb. 13 urging the state’s congressional delegates to act against current restrictions...