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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


On this day in 1851, Northwestern was chartered

January 28, 2021

On Jan. 28, 1851, the state of Illinois chartered Northwestern University. Learn about the beginning of Northwestern’s history and about the land it sits on. Closed captions available. Email: [email protected]  Twitter:...

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