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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

United States Artists president and CEO Deana Haggag answers a question from moderator Radio, Television and Film department chair David Tolchinsky. Haggag spoke about her background and the importance of supporting artists.

United States Artists President talks politics, importance of arts

January 12, 2018

Deana Haggag, president and CEO of Chicago-based United States Artists, said she learned the hard way that generosity was the key to leadership. The 30-year-old spoke to about 60 people in Harris Hall...

English Prof. Chris Abani has received a United States Artists Ford Fellowship, which includes an unrestricted $50,000 grant. Abani, who has been publishing his writing since he was 10, said he wants to bridge the gap between academics and writers.

Writer, English Prof Chris Abani receives national arts fellowship

November 9, 2014

English Prof. Chris Abani has always been a writer. “I published my first short story at 10 and my first novel at 16, so I kind of have always done it my whole life," he said. "There’s never really...

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