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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


Students discuss their thoughts about the themes of “Moonlight” after a screening. The SESP-sponsored event highlighted issues of masculinity and intersectionality.

Students discuss intersectionality, masculinity at SESP ‘Moonlight’ screening

February 5, 2018

When asked to describe the movie “Moonlight” in a word, students said it was poignant, thoughtful, impactful and beautiful. More than a year after the movie’s release, about 20 students gathered...

The exterior of Evanston Public Library. EPL recently collaborated with Meals at Home collaborated to launch a series of community discussions around hunger and food insecurity for locals.

EPL, Meals at Home create discussion series on food insecurity

October 2, 2017

Evanston Public Library and Meals at Home collaborated to launch a series of community discussions focused on hunger and food insecurity for local residents. The first discussion, which addresses both...

Penelope Peterson.

Penelope Peterson reflects on 2 decades leading SESP as dean

May 22, 2017

When School of Education and Social Policy Dean Penelope Peterson came to Northwestern in 1997, she said she knew she wanted to lead an “innovative school” that would reform the field of education. “We’ve...

Annenberg Hall, which is home to the School of Education and Social Policy. On Tuesday, the school announced it is lowering its degree requirement from 45 to 42 credits.

SESP reduces degree requirement by 3 credits

May 2, 2017

The School of Education and Social Policy announced Tuesday that it is lowering the number of credits required to earn a degree from 45 to 42. In an email to SESP students, SESP assistant dean for student...

Incoming SESP dean David Figlio enters position after years of teaching, research

February 5, 2017

Human development and social policy Prof. David Figlio estimates he’s taught more than 13,000 students over the course of his professional career. Now, he’ll oversee more than 700 undergraduate...

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