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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


Stephen Colbert (Communication ’86) is hosting “A Starry Night” Saturday, a gala show as part of programming for the School of Communication’s CommFest weekend celebration.

Northwestern alumni reunite for a one-night celebration of School of Communication’s star-studded legacy

April 17, 2018

In the fall, Anthony Forchielli and his fellow MFA design students were posed with a challenge: turn the brand-new Ryan Fieldhouse into a glimmering theater worthy of some of the biggest stars in Northwestern...

Communication senior Dasha Gorin proposes changes to the controversial Media Arts Grant system. The co-president of URSA said she hopes faculty members will join students in supporting reform.

RTVF majors consider proposals to change controversial grant program

January 19, 2018

Radio, Television and Film majors expressed overwhelming frustration at a town hall Thursday regarding the perceived lack of support and funding from the program’s faculty, and they discussed proposals...

School of Communication to hold ‘CommFest’ with Stephen Colbert as host

January 17, 2018

The School of Communication announced it will host “CommFest” from April 20 to 21, featuring performances, reunions and workshops with some of Northwestern’s Communication alumni. The two-day...

United States Artists president and CEO Deana Haggag answers a question from moderator Radio, Television and Film department chair David Tolchinsky. Haggag spoke about her background and the importance of supporting artists.

United States Artists President talks politics, importance of arts

January 11, 2018

Deana Haggag, president and CEO of Chicago-based United States Artists, said she learned the hard way that generosity was the key to leadership. The 30-year-old spoke to about 60 people in Harris Hall...

Abbott Hall on Northwestern’s Chicago campus. The downtown space will house a new center for graduate theater programs, including the MFA in acting that is planned to be in place by 2019.

School of Communication to create master’s program in acting

October 22, 2017

When Barbara O’Keefe started as the dean of Northwestern’s School of Communication in 2000, she said creating a Master of Fine Arts program in acting was part of her first strategic plan. The School...

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