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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


Northwestern University in Qatar professor Marco Williams. Williams was recently elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the governing body that selects the winners of the Oscars.

NU prof elected to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

October 10, 2018

A&E Marco Williams expected to open a rejection email from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Instead, he saw a still of Barbara Streisand and a caption reading “Hello, darling!”...

Sarah Jane Inwards (Communication ’13) is one of this year’s recipients of The Academy’s Nicholl Fellowship award. Winners are given $35,000 to create a new screenplay within the year.

Northwestern alumna wins Academy screenwriting fellowship

November 16, 2017

A&E At just 26 years old, Sarah Jane Inwards has exceeded the average expectations of a recent college graduate. Rather than an entry-level job with decent benefits, Inwards is making strides on Hollywood...

Global Languages Initiative launches international film series

October 23, 2012

Northwestern’s Global Languages Initiative began screenings last week for a yearlong international film series, according to a University news release. The film series “Passport to Global Cinema:...

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