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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


NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth. A national study showed Northwestern students had above average rates of voter registration and turnout in the 2016 election.

Study shows NU voter engagement significantly above national average

February 1, 2018

Student voting turnout and registration increased significantly at Northwestern compared to other universities over a four-year period, according to a national study of student voting habits. The National...

NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth in September 2016. Northwestern won five awards for civic engagement at a ceremony Thursday, including the highest increase in voter registration among all U.S. universities.

Northwestern wins national awards for civic participation

October 25, 2017

Northwestern won five awards for civic participation Oct. 19, including one for the highest increase in voter registration among U.S. universities, according to a news release. The ALL IN Challenge...

Voter registration exceeds 96 percent among eligible first-year students

September 21, 2017

Voter registration among eligible new students rose more than 57 percent after a push by NU Votes, with 96.4 percent of eligible first-years registering to vote by the end of move-in day, according to...

Alderman candidates discuss safety, relations with Northwestern during 1st Ward forum

March 1, 2017

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) and challenger Lee Cabot (Kellogg ‘86) debated town-gown relations, Sheridan Road safety and communication with residents during a 1st Ward aldermanic forum Tuesday. The forum,...

NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth in Norris University Center in September. On Tuesday, the Association of Big Ten Students announced that more than 32,000 students were registered to vote through its campaign.

Association of Big Ten Students registers more than 32,000 students to vote

October 25, 2016

The Association of Big Ten Students announced Tuesday that it has surpassed its goal of registering 30,000 students to vote through its “Vote B1G” campaign. As of Tuesday morning, the group had...

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