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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’s incoming first-year class sets new benchmarks for Pell Grant recipients, CPS graduates

June 2, 2017

Northwestern’s incoming first-year class has both the largest number of Pell Grant-eligible students and a record number of Chicago Public Schools graduates, University administrators said. The University...

U.S. representative and senate candidate Tammy Duckworth addresses college affordability during a roundtable discussion with teachers and students. Duckworth advocated for the In The Red Act, which would provide additional grants and allow students to refinance loans.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth addresses college affordability during round table discussion

October 18, 2016

CHICAGO — After her father lost his job, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) dropped out of private school and entered the public school system. Duckworth — who is currently running for Senate against...

Pell Grant recipients increase for the class of 2020

May 11, 2016

About 17 percent of the class of 2020 will be made up of Pell Grant recipients, a new high for Northwestern, Michael Mills, the associate provost for university enrollment, told The Daily on Wednesday....

ASG continues push for credit requirements reduction

May 8, 2015

As the arrival of the new Weinberg dean approaches, ASG has issued a report calling on the school to reduce the number of credits students need to graduate, although it’s unclear whether the proposal...

Schapiro, students discuss socioeconomic inclusion

April 17, 2015

University President Morton Schapiro said there should be no excuses for Northwestern to limit the number of admitted students with financial need given the University's economic resources at a forum on...

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