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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


The recent study showed nearly one-third of study respondents nationally identified COVID-19 as a top issue, topping the list in every state except Alaska, where climate change came out ahead. Other top issues included racism, the economy, healthcare, and crime and violence

Recent study finds COVID-19 to be top issue among voters

November 4, 2020

Researchers from Northwestern, Harvard University and Rutgers University found that the last six months have been critical in shaping voters’ top priorities. The researchers conducted a two-wave survey...

Social media has profound effects on COVID-19 misinformation, a study involving a Northwestern professor found.

Nationwide research project sheds light on the relationship between COVID-19 misinformation and social media

October 12, 2020

A nationwide survey involving political science Prof. James Druckman found that social media users are more likely to believe misinformation about COVID-19, resulting in public health consequences. The...

When he steps into his role as president at Rutgers University, Holloway’s salary in total will place him among the country’s 20 highest-paid public college presidents in the 2020-2021 academic year.

Provost Jonathan Holloway to earn $1.2 million in first year as incoming Rutgers president

February 2, 2020

Provost Jonathan Holloway is expected to earn around $1.2 million in his first year as president of Rutgers University, according to a report from NJ Advance Media. His compensation package also includes...

Schapiro said the committee seeks to find a replacement by the start of the next academic year. Holloway will continue to serve as a provost until the end of Winter Quarter.

Search for new provost begins; Schapiro forms search committee

January 23, 2020

University President Morton Schapiro announced in an email to the Northwestern community that senior administrators have formed a committee to find a successor for Provost Jonathan Holloway. Amid rumors...

Jonathan Holloway is named Rutgers' 21st president after being approved by the school's Board of Governors on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Holloway speaks to the media during a press conference after being approved.

Provost Jonathan Holloway officially announced as incoming Rutgers president

January 21, 2020

After reports surfaced over the weekend that he was set to leave Northwestern to become the first black president of Rutgers University, Provost Jonathan Holloway reflected on his journey to the role —...

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