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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


The University’s new application asks applicants which backgrounds and identities have impacted how they see themselves engaging with the NU community.

Northwestern adapts new application process in wake of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

September 26, 2023

For the first time in more than a decade, Northwestern’s undergraduate admissions application will not feature a version of the perennial “Why Northwestern” essay this 2023-24 admissions cycle. The...

NU Declassified: A behind-the-scenes trip through the world of tour guides

NU Declassified: A behind-the-scenes trip through the world of tour guides

February 13, 2023

We talk to three Northwestern tour guides about the job. What do they do? Why do tour guides matter? What steps do they take to become tour guides? What are some memorable tour experiences?   LIDIA...

Tour guides walking throughout campus.

New tour guidelines highlight diversity efforts, cut backward walking

February 13, 2018

Traditionally, Northwestern tour guides have prided themselves on their ability to simultaneously communicate large amounts of information and cover ground, all while walking backward. That’s expected...

Northwestern launches new promotional material, works to unify its branding efforts

February 14, 2016

In pursuit of a more cohesive image, the Office for Global Marketing is working to revitalize Northwestern’s branding. Much of the effort comes from a need for a unified brand for NU, said Mary Baglivo...

Members of the class of 2017 participate in a team building exercise during Wildcat Welcome. Members of the class of 2017 participate in a team building exercise during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern admitted 1,011 students through early admission this year, the University announced Tuesday.

Northwestern admits nearly half the Class of 2019 through early decision

December 16, 2014

With 1,011 students receiving early admission, Northwestern has accepted the largest number of students through the early decision program in the school’s history, the University announced Tuesday....

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