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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

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 12, 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...

Rob Luchow (Weinberg ‘05) speaks in Pancoe Life Sciences Pavilion about his career in the TV industry. Luchow advised students to have confidence in their opinions and develop their interpersonal skills.

NU alumnus, CBS executive discusses career in TV industry

October 6, 2017

Rob Luchow (Weinberg ’05) said he wanted to be a high school history teacher until he started booking bands for Dillo Day his senior year at Northwestern. Luchow, now vice president of drama development...

Communication seniors Yadid Licht and Dasha Dorin are the co-founders of CatToonz. Licht and Dorin said they created the group to provide an avenue for students interested in animation to get involved in animation projects.

New group CatToonz looks to support student animators

October 5, 2017

When Communication senior Yadid Licht first came to Northwestern, he said he knew right away he wanted to work on animation production. Because only a few Radio, Television and Film classes teach about...

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