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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 students and staff express concerns and report disruption in teaching and research following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on DEI policy.

Executive order on DEI compromises resources, materials used at NU

February 13, 2025

On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives across the federal government. Northwestern faculty and students...

Here’s a list of steps to consider if you’d like to participate in research at NU.

How to get involved in research at Northwestern

August 11, 2023

From helping find sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels to contributing to the understanding of the human personality, possibilities for research at Northwestern are almost endless, and there are a...

Cartoon pink lungs against a black background.

Northwestern researchers make breakthrough discovery in genetic factors of small-cell lung cancer

November 17, 2022

Feinberg researchers recently discovered a link between a previously unknown gene and the formation of a rare and aggressive lung cancer.  Small-cell lung cancer, the disease linked to the gene, typically...

The Technological Institute. Northwestern hosted its EXCEL Scholars program for McCormick freshmen virtually this summer.

University considers research options in the fall

August 20, 2020

Northwestern faculty and administrators discussed plans to increase laboratory access for research on the Evanston and Chicago campuses during Thursday’s Return to Campus Discussion Series webinar. The...

The Technological Institute. After finding an unexpected weakness in SARS-CoV-2, Northwestern researchers designed a molecule that reduces the virus’s ability to attach to human cell receptors.

Northwestern researchers find new weakness in virus that causes COVID-19

August 18, 2020

Northwestern researchers have discovered a new potential weakness of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. McCormick Prof. Monica Olvera de la Cruz and Baofu Qiao, a research assistant professor,...

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