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

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After a summer of unpaid remote internships, low-income students reflect on SIGP

May 13, 2021

When SESP junior Glory Aliu’s practicum went remote as a result of COVID-19, she was surprised that she had to remain in the Chicago area as a requirement of her unpaid internship at the Public Health...

Several students have had their internships cancelled or turned remote in light of COVID-19.

Students navigate an evolving job market and the potential of a summer unemployed

April 27, 2020

Many Northwestern students spend their summers working a job, or developing their professional skills at internships. To the disappointment of many students, the coronavirus pandemic has not left these...

Applications to Summer Internship Grant Program rise for sixth consecutive year

Applications to Summer Internship Grant Program rise for sixth consecutive year

April 11, 2019

Over 860 students applied for the Summer Internship Grant Program this year in hopes of receiving funds for their unpaid summer internships, continuing a six-year trend of applicant increase. SIGP is...

Northwestern Career Advancement’s SIGP gives students funding to participate in unpaid internships. Unpaid opportunities have recently come under fire for catering to privileged students who can afford to go through a summer without earning money.

Northwestern students reflect on unpaid summer internships, options for aid

October 4, 2018

It was only in May 2018 that Medill senior Matthew McHugh finalized his summer internship at Bay Area KRON 4 News. “This kind of came together at the last minute,” McHugh said. The internship required...

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Helpful resources for NU students

August 23, 2018

Congratulations Wildcat! Your acceptance into Northwestern is nothing short of a major accomplishment. The small, intimate campus can prove challenging for many individuals at times and a comprehensive...

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