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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


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‘He’s world class’: Chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin continues to lead the way in nanotechnology research

February 8, 2023

Throughout his 31 years at Northwestern, chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin has helped propel NU to become a global leader in nanotechnology.  Modern nanotechnology — a field in which individuals study...

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Three things to know about Evanston’s city manager candidates

January 6, 2022

Who are the finalists for Evanston’s next city manager? What will they bring to the city?  After Erika Storlie left office in October, the city contracted consulting firm CPS HR to find Evanston’s...

Walsh: In a Post-Pandemic World, The U.S. Peace Corps Will Be More Important Than Ever

February 28, 2021

March 1st marks the 60 year anniversary of the United States Peace Corps. Over two generations ago, President John F. Kennedy asked idealistic young Americans to "ask not what your country can do for you...

Sophie Anolick at graduation in June. Anolick will serve as an agricultural volunteer with the Peace Corps in Senegal starting in September.

Sophie Anolick, Sasha Kogan head to Africa for Peace Corps after graduation

July 28, 2019

Sophie Anolick grew up in Evanston in the shadow of the third-largest city in the United States. Yet even in a highly urbanized area, Anolick was fascinated by agriculture. Her passion for agriculture...

Northwestern is one of top Peace Corps volunteer-producing schools

April 19, 2017

Northwestern has been ranked in the Peace Corps’ 2017 list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities, ranking 21st with 15 volunteers, according to a University news release. Since the...

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