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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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Legal experts say upcoming Supreme Court decisions could threaten diversity in universities

May 22, 2023

Prior to 1966, an average of five Black students per year enrolled at Northwestern. That year, NU’s race-based recruitment infrastructure changed with the inception of two new programs: the NU Chicago...

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Ahead of national affirmative action rulings, Schill emphasizes NU’s commitment to diversity

May 18, 2023

Northwestern President Michael Schill reaffirmed the University’s commitment to diversity in an email to the community Thursday. The message comes ahead of two U.S. Supreme Court decisions that will...

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‘Matriculate at Northwestern’ aims to advise lower-income students applying to college

March 7, 2023

College applications can be difficult for high schoolers navigating recommendation letters, personal essays and the overall process. The new student organization ‘Matriculate at Northwestern’ aims...

Digital Diaries Episode 7: Life as a first-generation and/or low income student

Digital Diaries Episode 7: Life as a first-generation and/or low income student

November 16, 2022

    On episode seven of Digital Diaries, we talk to two students about their experiences as a first generation low income student at Northwestern. [music] ERICA SCHMITT: From...

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Loan forgiveness to provide varying levels of debt relief for some Northwestern students

October 13, 2022

Sixth-year learning sciences Ph.D. student Ally Reith currently owes $23,159.86 in student loans. But recently announced student loan relief will soon reduce that number by $20,000. “This particular...

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