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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


Seth Meyers, the host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on NBC, has made a career out of late night television. The Communication alum will speak at Northwestern’s 2016 commencement.

Late night TV star, Northwestern alum Seth Meyers to speak at 2016 commencement

February 23, 2016

Comedian Seth Meyers (Communication ’96) will speak at Northwestern’s 2016 commencement ceremony, the University announced Tuesday. Meyers, 42, currently hosts “Late Night with Seth Meyers”...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus steps on to the stage at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards after winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Louis-Dreyfus (Communication ‘83) was among several other alums who received awards and/or nominations during the show Sunday night.

Northwestern alumni Julia Louis-Dreyfus, George R.R. Martin win big at Emmys

September 20, 2015

Northwestern alumni triumphed at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night, highlighted by wins for George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” series and Julia Louis-Dreyfus for her role in “Veep.” “Game...

Goodman: Four picks for Northwestern's 2015 commencement speaker

Goodman: Four picks for Northwestern’s 2015 commencement speaker

January 15, 2015

As the days until 2015 ticked down over Winter Break, I began to think about what the new year would mean to me. I had images in my head of making some last special Northwestern memories and graduating...

Northwestern alums out in full force at Emmys

Northwestern alums out in full force at Emmys

August 26, 2014

Northwestern — specifically the School of Communication -- was well-represented Monday night at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, with alums snagging three of the top trophies, the hosting...

Meyers named one of Time magazine’s most influential people

April 24, 2014

Northwestern alumnus Seth Meyers (Communication ‘96) was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people on Wednesday. Meyers, an Evanston native, is known for his role hosting "Late Night,"...

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