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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Four of the honorary degree recipients. The 2019 commencement ceremony took place Friday at Ryan Field.

Commencement Notebook: Faculty, honorary degree recipients recognized

June 21, 2019

In a stark contrast to last year’s rain-soaked ceremony, the sun shone brightly Friday morning for this year’s commencement. Tahera Ahmad, associate chaplain and director of interfaith engagement...

Lonnie Bunch. The University announced Tuesday that Bunch, the director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, will be NU's 2019 commencement speaker.

Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to speak at 2019 commencement

February 5, 2019

Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Lonnie Bunch will be Northwestern’s 2019 commencement speaker, according to a University announcement. Bunch will deliver his...

Northwestern to build new opera theater in honor of alumna

October 30, 2014

A new opera theater, to be located in the Music and Communication building which will be completed in 2015, will be named the Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater in honor of a Northwestern alumna. The...

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...

Guests at the Art Institute of Chicago observe Georges Seurat's "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte." The museum opened its doors Thursday to Northwestern students, faculty, alumni and friends to kick off its partnership with the University.

Northwestern Night kicks off Art Institute partnership

January 24, 2014

About 250 Northwestern students, faculty and alumni experienced a night at the museum Thursday at the inaugural “Northwestern Night” at the Art Institute of Chicago. Burgwell Howard, assistant...

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