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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


J. Landis Martin stands at a lectern wearing glasses, a black suit and a striped purple tie.

J. Landis Martin, former chair of Board of Trustees, dies at 77

September 2, 2023

J. Landis Martin (Kellogg ’68, Pritzker ’73), the former chair of Northwestern’s Board of Trustees and one of NU’s largest benefactors, died Friday at 77. J. Landis Martin served on the Board...

Upward-facing photo of the Pritzker School of Law building.

J. Landis Martin, Sharon Martin make $3 million donation to Pritzker School of Law, start matching challenge

September 22, 2022

Northwestern plans to endow multiple new professorships in the Pritzker School of Law after receiving a $3 million donation from J. Landis Martin (Kellogg ’68, Pritzker ’73) and his wife Sharon Martin.  To...

A rendering of Northwestern's plans for North Campus, including new buildings for athletics and the Kellogg School of Management. NU will announce Friday a $3.75 billion capital campaign to support its 2011 strategic plan.

Northwestern set to unveil $3.75 billion capital campaign

March 14, 2014

Northwestern will launch Friday a multi-billion dollar campaign to support initiatives across the University, from research, renovated facilities and scholarships to global efforts. NU has already raised...

Contribution from Martins pushes lakeside athletic complex funding past $70 million

January 14, 2013

A $15 million contribution from J. Landis (Lanny) (Weinberg ’68, JD ’73) and Sharon Martin pushed funding for Northwestern’s planned lakeside athletic complex over $70 million, the University announced...

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