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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


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A guide to sexual health and sexuality resources at NU

August 15, 2021

The beginning of college marks a time when taking care of yourself becomes an independent task. This milestone means that many incoming students might be starting to look for sexual health resources for...

Provost Kathleen Hagerty presents a purple diploma to a member of the Class of 2020. Both are wearing graduation gowns and on a stage.

Speakers reflect on importance of striving for change in virtual 2021 Commencement

June 14, 2021

Speakers emphasized ways the Class of 2021 can create change in their lives and the lives of those around them during Northwestern’s virtual 2021 Commencement on Monday. Gwynne Shotwell (McCormick...

Smiling people in purple and black garb and graduation caps walk, with two people in black commencement uniform in the front. In the background are a blurred crowd of people in waving motion.

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell to deliver class of 2021 commencement address

April 22, 2021

SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell (McCormick ‘86, ‘88) will address the class of 2021 at a commencement ceremony to be held June 14, according to a Thursday news release. Shotwell, a member...

Stacey Abrams, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate and the Northwestern University College Democrats’ Fall 2019 speaker.

A look back on the 2019-20 school year’s speakers

August 16, 2020

From actors and comedians to activists and politicians, fascinating speakers flock to campus each quarter. This past year was no different. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the University to shutter...

Richards: How Northwestern support services can learn from Tarana Burke

Richards: How Northwestern support services can learn from Tarana Burke

February 26, 2020

In January, Northwestern hosted Tarana Burke as a keynote speaker part of the ‘Dream Week’ activities commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Founder of the international #MeToo movement, Burke spoke...

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