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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


Microsoft Office now free for Northwestern students

May 9, 2014

Northwestern students will now have free access to Microsoft Office programs, The Graduate School announced Thursday. All active NU students will have the ability to download Microsoft Office for Students,...

Poet Richard Blanco chats with University President Schapiro before his presentation Tuesday afternoon. Blanco, who read at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration, read several poems in between describing the influence of his immigrant upbringing and sexuality on his work and discussing his work.

Poet discusses heritage, speaking at Obama’s inauguration

February 25, 2014

Richard Blanco, the first gay, immigrant and Latino poet to read at a presidential inauguration, spoke Tuesday at Northwestern about his personal journey and his beliefs on the role of poetry in public...

 A commuter uses the new Ventra system at the Davis Street CTA station. Ventra allows users to tap their cards for entry rather than swiping them and can be managed online.

What students need to know about CTA’s new Ventra system

September 24, 2013

Ventra,the Chicago Transit Authority’s long-awaited new payment system, fully launched earlier this month. The contactless cards allow commuters to manage El and bus funds online, and the tap-and-go...

Northwestern alumni group offers summer class on Evanston history

April 24, 2013

A Northwestern alumni group is marking Evanston's 150th anniversary with a new summer class on the history of the city. The Alumnae of Northwestern University announced Monday a six-week course on Evanston's...

Graduate School promotes diversity in new strategic plan

January 22, 2013

Northwestern’s Graduate School launched its five-year strategic plan this month, with a focus on improving the student experience for graduate students. The plan, “Diversify, Serve, and Engage:...

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