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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


New Wildcats dash across Deering Meadow this Wildcat Welcome prior to taking their class photo. Among the incoming students, the proportion of international students hit a record high this year.

International student enrollment reaches all-time high

September 27, 2015

Before coming to the United States from Thailand, McCormick freshman Akhil Shanishetti had never attended an American football game. He finally got his chance at the game against Eastern Illinois University...

McCormick freshman Lauren Kearney studies in the Allison Hall first-floor lounge. Residence halls remained open over Spring Break for the first time this year as part of a new program.

Res Services plans to keep residence halls open over breaks

April 9, 2014

Residence halls stayed opened during Spring Break for the first time this year, as part of Residential Services’ new housing model.  Paul Riel, executive director of Residential Services, said his...

International Office implements new tool to gain student feedback

October 24, 2012

The University launched a survey tool Oct. 15 designed to measure international students’ opinions of their experiences at Northwestern. NU is one of the first American schools to implement the International...

Northwestern mandates University health insurance coverage for international students

October 17, 2012

Starting this school year, all international students at Northwestern are required to enroll in the University’s health insurance program, regardless of coverage in their home country. The cost of...

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