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The Daily Northwestern

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


In his speech Wednesday, University President Michael Schill told students to cultivate “robust discussion and debate” by engaging with peers of different beliefs.

University President Michael Schill tells students to connect with each other, “respect difference” during convocation address

September 24, 2024

University President Michael Schill told freshmen and transfer students to “embrace unconventional views and respect difference” in his New Student Convocation address Wednesday, September 18. Students...

The message expanded on an email from University President Michael Schill last month announcing policy changes implemented over the summer.

University administration rolls out new demonstration, discrimination policies

September 5, 2024

Administration leaders announced updates to Northwestern’s demonstration policy and Student Code of Conduct, and a new display and solicitation policy, among other changes in a Thursday morning message...

Commencement will be held June 9 at the United Center.

NU announces plans to prevent disruptions at commencement

June 4, 2024

Vice President of Student Affairs Susan Davis and University Provost Kathleen Hagerty announced plans to prevent and respond to potential disruptions during Graduation Weekend activities in a Tuesday afternoon...

The University and the NU Divestment Coalition reached an agreement Monday morning.

Administrators, student demonstrators reach agreement to end encampment on Deering Meadow

April 29, 2024

Student demonstrators wrapped up negotiations with the University Monday after five days of demonstrations. The University will engage in a number of steps to support Palestinian students and protest on...

A demonstrator led the crowd in chants while waving a Palestinian flag.

Encampment on Deering Meadow continues despite rain and counterprotester presence

April 26, 2024

About 100 tents remained on Deering Meadow as of 4 p.m. Friday afternoon despite heavy rain and counterprotests as the "Northwestern Liberation Zone" encampment continued into its second day. Several...

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