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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


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At-home water testing aims to create confidence in water quality

May 14, 2024

When Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) was campaigning for councilmember, he advocated for environmental justice and access to clean water and air.  So, when he read about a Northwestern home water lead testing...

LTE: An Open Letter from 158 Faculty — Let’s continue productive conversations

LTE: An Open Letter from 158 Faculty — Let’s continue productive conversations

April 28, 2024

To Mr. Peter Barris, chair, and other lifetime members of the Northwestern University Board of Trustees, We, the undersigned tenured Northwestern faculty of different backgrounds and political viewpoints,...

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Study led by Northwestern professor quantifies experiences with global water insecurity

January 3, 2023

A recent study led by a Northwestern professor has made significant advancements in quantifying global experiences with water insecurity. The 2022 study, with anthropology Prof. Sera Young as the lead...

As Northwestern prepares for hybrid and in-person classes in the fall, faculty members remain unsure of how they plan to balance their roles as professors and parents.

Professors call for more flexibility from the University for child care support

July 19, 2020

As the University plans for a hybrid of in-person and remote learning, with a likelihood of a return to ABC grading, the school’s employees are facing increased responsibilities, both from the university...

NU Declassified: Raising Kids Under Lockdown

NU Declassified: Raising Kids Under Lockdown

June 4, 2020

Teaching classes from home can be tough, and doubly so when you’re raising children at the same time. Weinberg profs. Sera Young and Mark Witte talk about how parenting and teaching have changed under...

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