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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


Reichs has written more than 20 novels inspired by her work as a forensic anthropologist.

Crime writer and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs to receive 2023 Alumnae Award

September 11, 2023

American crime writer and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs (Weinberg M.A. ’72, Ph.D. ’75) will receive the 2023 Alumnae Award, The Alumnae of Northwestern University announced Monday. The annual...

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Communication Prof. Nina Kraus wins 2022 Alumnae Award

November 6, 2022

Communication Prof. Nina Kraus received the Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2022 Alumnae Award for her work on auditory learning and neuroscience research, the University announced Thursday. The...

Sophia Ruark. The Weinberg senior will be honored during commencement.

Weinberg senior receives award for campus volunteer service

May 12, 2020

Weinberg student Sophia Ruark received the 2020 Senior Woman’s Service Award, which recognized her wide-ranging involvement in campus leadership. The award, established in 2002 by The Alumnae of Northwestern...

A student listens to Dr. Claire Sufrin lecture as a part of the Continuing Education program from the last school year. The program offers courses in a variety of fields to the public.

Continuing Education Program inspires students to enrich knowledge

October 22, 2019

Each quarter, the Alumnae of Northwestern University offers four non-credit classes taught by NU professors through its Continuing Education program. Continuing Education enrolls approximately 3,000 students...

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Northwestern alumna navigates way into elite ranks of women in the Navy

November 17, 2016

Lisa Franchetti came to Northwestern as a journalism major with plans to become a reporter in the Middle East. Her career has taken her to nearly 50 countries, not as a journalist, but as a rear admiral...

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