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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Students during Dance Marathon 2019.

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...

NUDM 2019. The organization will run a mainly virtual version of its annual Dance Marathon from March 3 to 6.

NUDM launches first Accessibility Week, addresses financial accessibility, diversity and inclusion

October 21, 2019

After Northwestern University Dance Marathon struggled to be an accessible event for students that identify as low-income or disabled, organizers this year are advertising their efforts to make the tent...

A dancer during Block 7 of Northwestern University Dance Marathon 2018. NUDM, which is often cited as one of the largest student-run philanthropy in the U.S., routinely donates seven-figure amounts to its chosen beneficiary every year.

The final countdown to the 30 hours in the tent

March 6, 2019

The first warm days of Spring Quarter at Northwestern are often relished in a campus-wide celebration. Students bike, jog and picnic out on the Lakefill, sink their feet into the sand at Evanston Beach,...

Students dance at the 2017 Dance Marathon. Evanston MashUp awarded NUDM and Evanston Community Foundation on Tuesday, citing the organizations’ community partnership.

NUDM, Evanston Community Foundation receive Catalyst Award at 8th annual Evanston MashUp

September 13, 2017

Northwestern University Dance Marathon and the Evanston Community Foundation received awards at the eighth annual Evanston MashUp on Tuesday. The organizations received the Evanston/Northwestern Catalyst...

Letter to Editor: Blessings in a Backpack CEO applauds Dance Marathon efforts

February 23, 2016

Dear Northwestern Community, On behalf of Blessings in a Backpack and the nearly 86,000 children we feed across the country each weekend, we applaud your outstanding efforts to raise funds and awareness...

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