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The Daily Northwestern

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 student-athletes and industry professionals participate in the Wildcat Professional Excellence Program, a networking event hosted by NU For Life. The career services branch of the athletic department organizes many events specifically for student-athletes entering the workforce.

Out of sight, academic and career services define Wildcats’ experience

May 18, 2015

For student-athletes at Northwestern, the college experience extends well beyond sports competition. Wildcats must balance the rigors of being Division I athletes with the challenge of NU’s academic...

Nandi Mehta celebrates a goal with her teammates. The junior has an active role in student-athlete advocacy at Northwestern and at the conference and NCAA levels.

Women’s Soccer: Q&A with Nandi Mehta

April 28, 2015

Women's Soccer Nandi Mehta is best known for what she does off the field. The junior is co-captain of the women’s soccer team and was a solid contributor for Northwestern on the pitch in 2014,...

Letter to the Editor: Rethinking the student-athlete model

April 23, 2015

April 25 will mark one year since the Northwestern football team voted on whether to form a union represented by the College Athletes Players Association (CAPA). National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional...

Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips was announced as the chair of the NCAA Division I Council on Monday. Phillips will also be the representative athletic director on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors.

Jim Phillips elected chair of NCAA Division I Council

February 2, 2015

Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips was announced as the chair of the NCAA Division I Council on Monday, putting him in a position of leadership in the new world of college sports governance. Phillips,...

Northwestern and Iowa had an offensive display for the ages Thursday night, combining for 201 points and 32 3-pointers on nearly 70 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Sophomore forward Nia Coffey led the Cats with a career-high 35 points on 63 percent shooting.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern loses heartbreaker to Iowa after fierce comeback

January 29, 2015

Women's Basketball Northwestern suffered another brutal defeat Thursday night, this time at the hands of No. 20 Iowa in a 102-99 home loss after the Wildcats clawed back from a 23-point deficit. The...

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