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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


Incoming SESP dean David Figlio enters position after years of teaching, research

February 5, 2017

Human development and social policy Prof. David Figlio estimates he’s taught more than 13,000 students over the course of his professional career. Now, he’ll oversee more than 700 undergraduate...

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David Figlio named next SESP dean

February 3, 2017

Human development and social policy Prof. David Figlio was named the incoming dean of the School of Education and Social Policy, the school announced Friday. Figlio, currently the Orrington Lunt Professor...

SESP dean to retire in August 2017

April 26, 2016

SESP Prof. Penelope Peterson will retire from her position as dean of the School of Education and Social Policy at the end of August 2017, Provost Dan Linzer announced. Peterson, who has served as...

SESP introduces undergraduate learning sciences major

August 26, 2015

The School of Education and Social Policy will debut a learning sciences major in Fall 2016, the first undergraduate program of its kind in the country, the school announced Tuesday. The learning sciences...

New Trier principal named next director of SESP’s teacher education program

February 20, 2013

New Trier Township High School Principal Timothy Dohrer will be the new director of the School of Education and Social Policy’s teacher education program, Northwestern announced Wednesday. Dohrer...

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