New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang visited Harris Hall on Friday evening for a talk and Q&A session with English and Asian American Studies Prof. Michelle Huang, hosted by Northwestern’s Asian American Studies Program. Known for her bestselling trilogy “The Poppy War” and satire “Yellowface,” Kuang focuses heavily on critiquing systems of violence and...| The Daily Northwestern
Chicago resident Tori Payne said she felt like “punching a wall” after finishing the cliffhanger ending of “Iron Flame,” the sequel to Rebecca Yarros’ viral romantasy novel “Fourth Wing.” Ever since, Payne has been looking forward to the third installment “Onyx Storm,” which was released Tuesday. “I feel like it brought me in so quickly...| The Daily Northwestern
Written by South Korean author Han Kang and translated by British writer Deborah Smith, “The Vegetarian” masterfully explores the lure of volatile human desire by challenging South Korean societal and sexual norms. Published in Korean in 2007 and translated to English in 2015, Kang’s novel follows Kim Yeong-hye, an introspective middle-aged South Korean woman, and...| The Daily Northwestern
For No. 4 TCU, a Thursday tilt against Northwestern wedged between matches with the Lone Star State’s biggest universities could’ve been easily overlooked. But for the Wildcats (4-1-2, 0-0 Big Ten) — a team that has finished among the bottom five in the Big Ten in back-to-back seasons — it took just a few minutes... The post Women’s Soccer: Northwestern upsets No. 4 TCU 1-0 in hostile territory appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
It did not take long after Northwestern inaugurated its expanded lakeside stadium for the 2024 college football season for speculation to begin about potential uses for the venue beyond its two-year gridiron shelf life. With two new bleacher stands constructed behind each endzone and club seating offering picturesque views of Lake Michigan, the possibilities seemed... The post NWSL’s Chicago Stars announce 2026 move to Northwestern Medicine Field appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 5 at 3:02 p.m. Northwestern President Michael Schill’s Thursday resignation prompted a barrage of reactions from lawmakers, with Washington Republicans — who have long accused Schill of failing to combat antisemitism on campus — celebrating the decision. Many... The post Republicans celebrate President Michael Schill’s resignation as White House looks to ‘Make Northwestern Grea...| The Daily Northwestern
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 4 at 2:53 p.m. University President Michael Schill announced his resignation in a Thursday email to the Northwestern community following only three years in the role. The announcement came soon after Schill returned to appear before the House... The post University President Michael Schill resigns amid ‘painful’ challenges appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern trustee Jennifer Leischner Litowitz (Weinberg ’91) and Alec Litowitz donated $20 million to the University in support of the newly renamed Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement, Northwestern announced in a press release Wednesday. Launched in 2024 as part of the Kellogg School of Management, the center seeks to address rising polarization by teaching students... The post Northwestern gifted $20 million for Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement appeared first on ...| The Daily Northwestern
This review contains spoilers. The premise of R.F. Kuang’s sixth novel, “Katabasis,” sounds like a BookTok dream: a dark academia enemies-to-lovers fantasy that’s part Dante’s “Inferno” and part campus satire. The novel follows two alternative universe-Cambridge Ph.D. students, Alice and Peter, who must put aside their academic rivalry and journey through Hell to rescue their...| The Daily Northwestern
When I stepped off the bus at Soldier Field, my spirits were low. After the 20-minute bus ride turned into a 90-minute ride, I thought it would truly take a miracle to make my night better. Thankfully, Oasis was the perfect remedy. Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the British band performed to a... The post Oasis delivers a supersonic performance well worth the 17-year wait appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
Thirteen Illinois Congress members sent a letter to President Donald Trump Monday opposing his plan to send the National Guard to Chicago. U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago), co-wrote the letter. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) was one of the letter’s signatories. “While your Administration... The post 13 Illinois Congress members send letter calling for suspension of Trump plan to send National Guard to ...| The Daily Northwestern
After a late Loyola goal expunged Northwestern’s hopes of extending its winning streak Friday, coach Russell Payne said he “expected the same, if not more” of a challenge from his team’s next local foe, UIC. In the 84th minute of the Wildcats’ (2-1-1, 0-0 Big Ten) Monday tilt with UIC, Payne’s forecast came to fruition... The post Men’s Soccer: Northwestern fails to sustain comeback effort, falls 3-2 to UIC appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 3 at 3:33 p.m. Northwestern Prof. Nina Kraus was found alive in Evanston after being reported missing Monday, according to a 5:07 p.m. X post by the Evanston Police Department on Tuesday. She is now being taken to...| The Daily Northwestern
Saturday marks the start of the third chapter of coach David Braun’s journey leading Northwestern, with the Wildcats kicking off their 2025 season against Tulane in New Orleans. Braun’s third season in Evanston comes with more stability than the others. In contrast to his last campaign’s commencement, he now has a year with his coordinators...| The Daily Northwestern
August’s conclusion signifies that college football season is finally here. Northwestern will travel down south to New Orleans to kick off its season against Tulane on Saturday at 11 a.m. Before the Wildcats provide the answer for us, the Daily’s Gameday Staff took a swing at predicting what the 2025 season has in store. Record:...| The Daily Northwestern
Chosen from a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants, Northwestern faculty made up six of 188 Guggenheim Fellows in 2024, the University announced Tuesday. Joining the competitive group of fellows named by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation are art, theory and practice Prof. Mike Cloud, neurobiology Prof. Nina Kraus, chemistry Prof. Chad Mirkin, chemistry Prof....| The Daily Northwestern
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 award, created in 1976, recognizes women’s professional achievements. The Alumnae of NU is an all-volunteer group of women who raise funds for research and projects at the University. ...| The Daily Northwestern
Communication Prof. Nina Kraus is highlighted in a recent PBS documentary for her research in a Los Angeles community outreach program that suggests music education helps students develop learning skills. Kraus, the principal investigator in the School of Communication’s Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, has studied neurobiology of auditory learning for 25 years and said the documentary helped publicize neuroeducation. “It is...| The Daily Northwestern
On her first day as a communications specialist in the Feinberg School of Medicine, Julie Bednark put up a wall calendar and marked Feb. 1, 2026, as the first day she would be able to take classes at Northwestern. Bednark was looking forward to the University’s Enhanced Employee Reduced Tuition benefit, which allowed NU employees... The post Staff petition for return of unlimited reduced tuition benefit after its elimination appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated Sept. 2 at 9:46 a.m. Northwestern Prof. Nina Kraus was reported missing in Evanston after going for a walk alone Monday morning, according to the Evanston Police Department. Kraus was last seen leaving her home at approximately 9 a.m.,...| The Daily Northwestern
Coming off a 2-0 season-opening victory over Eastern Illinois, Northwestern looked to continue its non-conference success against an unfamiliar opponent in a Sunday showdown with Air Force. Prior to their 2-1 victory over the Falcons (0-2, 0-0 Western Athletic) on Sunday, the Wildcats (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) had never faced a service academy squad. However,...| The Daily Northwestern
Sixty-eight minutes into its Thursday night season-opening match Northwestern and Eastern Illinois were both scoreless. The Wildcats (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) had numerous opportunities but failed to capitalize, while the Panthers had attempted just two shots. After a foul, freshman midfielder Evrit Fisher sent a quick pass to graduate student midfielder Joe Suchecki down the...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern men’s soccer coach Russell Payne contends that he narrowly advanced past his preliminary Zoom interviews in the spring of 2021. Before Payne took on a dream job in the Big Ten, the former Army West Point coach met with then-interim athletic director Janna Blais for a virtual sit down. Payne said the former UConn...| The Daily Northwestern
About a century ago, products that were new at the time, but are now quotidian, were marketed the same way as today’s new tech: as beacons of efficiency. In an American Environmental History class, we read the fourth chapter of Susan Strasser’s “Waste and Want: A Social History of Trash,” featuring some of these products. ...| The Daily Northwestern
In Manhattan, being admitted to preschool is a selective process. You may ask, how is it selective if the children are three years old and cannot be graded? Well, they sort of can; preschools assess how the child interacts with other applicants. I participated in this process, though I do not remember it. Northwestern has...| The Daily Northwestern
When I heard Thursday that Columbia University made a deal with the Trump administration to restore their federal funding, my first thought was about the prisoners’ dilemma. In this game theory scenario, two parties must choose whether to cooperate or betray each other. Although cooperation leads to the best collective outcome, without communication, each party...| The Daily Northwestern
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NEW ORLEANS — Northwestern made the trip to the Big Easy intent on making history. The Wildcats (0-1, 0-0 Big Ten) had played in Louisiana once back in 1955, but the program had yet to win a game in the state entering their matchup against the Green Wave (1-0, 0-0 AAC). Instead, NU made history... The post Football: Turnovers topple Northwestern offense in 23-3 loss to Tulane appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
Content Warning: This op-ed contains mentions of gun violence and death. The scene was tragically familiar: In the wake of a devastating school shooting, a politician spoke near the site of the incident and called for increasing gun control as a way to prevent similar tragedies in the future. “Every child in America deserves these...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern is about a month away from opening its 2025 season at Tulane, and with last year’s disappointing performance in the rearview, coach David Braun and his squad are eager to bring change to the program. During their Wednesday appearance at the Big Ten Football Media Days, Braun, redshirt junior running back Joseph Himon II,...| The Daily Northwestern
There is strength in numbers for Northwestern’s offensive line room. The Wildcats battled injuries along the offensive line throughout the 2024 season, testing their depth. Eight different linemen played over 100 snaps last year. With six of those players returning and three notable signings in the transfer portal, NU will count on the experienced and...| The Daily Northwestern
After catching a 16-yard reception in a November contest against Purdue, redshirt freshman wide receiver Frank Covey IV had all the makings of a breakout ahead of him. The catch put him at 43 yards early in the second quarter, already a career-high. Covey, however, limped off the field with a knee injury after his...| The Daily Northwestern
For more than 60 years, the Alice Millar Chapel Choir has been a place for students — from classical singers to chemical engineers — to come together and make music. But on Aug. 14, the University notified choir students by email that it had chosen to discontinue the Chapel Choir, effective immediately. According to a... The post With Chapel Choir discontinued, students reflect on its six-decade legacy appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
Freshman goalkeeper Nyamma Nelson hardly rested during halftime of Northwestern’s 1-0 Sunday afternoon win over Butler. Instead, she kicked a ball around with assistant coach Reaghan Duval and the two chatted before Nelson returned to her post between the pipes at the field’s opposite end. Her teammates had just spent the bulk of a scoreless... The post Women’s Soccer: Northwestern holds on for 1-0 win over Butler appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.| The Daily Northwestern
No. 1 Northwestern stepped onto the field for its season-opening trial at Richmond on Sunday with 10 of its 11 starters returning from last season’s roster. For a Wildcat (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) squad vying for a fifth-straight national championship appearance at the end of its fresh campaign, keeping last year’s successful rotation as intact...| The Daily Northwestern
Coach Tracey Fuchs has agreed to a long-term contract extension, Athletic Director Mark Jackson announced Tuesday. The three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year led Northwestern to a 23-1 record last season, capping off a dominant campaign with a commanding 5-0 national championship victory over Saint Joseph’s in November. During her 16 seasons in Evanston,...| The Daily Northwestern
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As Northwestern rushed graduate student goalkeeper Annabel Skubisz’s net following Sunday’s 5-0 national title victory over Saint Joseph’s, coach Tracey Fuchs turned to her assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Will Byrne. Fuchs hugged her longest-tenured assistant within the jubilation and relief of capturing her program’s second national title — and first...| The Daily Northwestern
ANN ARBOR, Mich. –– Coach Tracey Fuchs choked up in the press room as she addressed reporters following Northwestern’s national championship victory Sunday. Two of her three captains –– senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer and graduate student goalkeeper Annabel Skubisz –– sat next to her, smiles plastered, NCAA trophies proudly displayed on the podium. “To bring home a...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern field hockey enters the 2025 season as reigning national champions. The Wildcats capped off a program best 23-1 season after defeating Saint Joseph’s in the championship game, sealing their second title in the last four seasons. NU was led by two Olympians, then-sophomore forward Ashley Sessa and then-senior midfielder Maddie Zimmer. Sessa, the Offensive...| The Daily Northwestern
Postdoctoral scholar Ahmad Othman has been at Northwestern for three years but — like several other colleagues — still works multiple jobs. He works at the University by day while serving as an adjunct faculty member at other universities. “The reality is that the pay has to be in line,” said Othman, an organizer for...| The Daily Northwestern
Not long after buying a plane ticket home for the summer, an international student at Northwestern is now second-guessing her decision. “It’s hard for me to think about going back to (my country) with the possibility of not being able to enter back,” said a student who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution....| The Daily Northwestern
Nearing the end of his postdoctoral position, postdoctoral researcher Jake Mann said he is starting to think about applying to faculty jobs. However, due to the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to federal funding and endowment taxes, many higher education institutions have instituted hiring freezes on new faculty. Mann said it is likely he will have...| The Daily Northwestern
Twenty-one months ago, Northwestern postdoctoral students began the long road toward forming a union. Despite University administrators refusing to voluntarily recognize the unionization effort on Sept. 3, the group refuses to lose steam, postdoctoral researcher Neto Canton said. For nearly two years, postdocs have worked toward better salaries and conditions. Currently, postdocs at NU are...| The Daily Northwestern
According to postdoctoral research fellow George Winstone, all postdoctoral students can agree on one thing: Their need for a union. A team of Northwestern postdocs are creating just that. Born out of January 2023 conversations, the NU Postdoctoral Union is working toward better salaries and conditions for postdoctoral workers. In the past, the University has...| The Daily Northwestern
Members of the Northwestern University Graduate Workers union voted to ratify its tentative contract agreement with the University earlier this week, NUGW announced Friday. The three-year contract, which came after about nine months of drawn-out negotiations, would raise the base stipend for graduate workers from $36,960 to $41,000 starting in June and to $45,000 in...| The Daily Northwestern
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NEW ORLEANS – Northwestern only needed one play from scrimmage to show what kind of fight it would put up against Tulane. On the first snap of the game, Tulane linebacker Harvey Dyson easily beat graduate student left tackle Caleb Tiernan and forced a fumble off a blind-side sack of graduate student quarterback Preston Stone. ...| The Daily Northwestern
Coach David Braun didn’t shy away from the quality of Northwestern’s week 1 opponent before his team ventured to the Big Easy to face Tulane. Commending the Green Wave as a potentially playoff-caliber team, Braun said in his weekly press conference he was “excited” about the progress his group had made over the last year...| The Daily Northwestern
On a Friday night when even the brisk weather indicated it’s due time for fall sports to commence, fans scattered throughout the bleachers of Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, sporting sweatshirts as they watched the Wildcats (2-0-1, 0-0 Big Ten) tie Loyola Chicago 1-1 under the lights. Headed into the game’s final 10 minutes...| The Daily Northwestern
It’s no secret that the transfer portal has fundamentally changed the landscape of college sports. Coach David Braun and his staff have adapted accordingly throughout his tenure, and the 2025 rendition of the Northwestern football roster shows that. For the first time in the transfer portal era, the Wildcats saw more players transfer in than...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern underwent an expansive offseason overhaul, adding 35 signees and transfers. With the additions, fans have lots of new names to learn ahead of Saturday’s season opener at Tulane. But new roster additions are not the only players to get excited about. The Wildcats return impact players on both sides of the ball and are...| The Daily Northwestern
After more than two years of organizing, a majority of Northwestern postdoctoral researchers and research associates voted to form a union represented by the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America. The union election, moderated by the National Labor Relations Board, took place on Aug. 25 and 26. The NLRB counted 515 individuals who...| The Daily Northwestern
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As many members of the Northwestern community undoubtedly know, the Chicago Transit Authority is facing a crisis. Transit service is slow, late or nonexistent — a funding gap of epic proportions is expected in this year’s budget and ridership is still nowhere near their levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this crisis, lawmakers...| The Daily Northwestern
Facing a long-feared fiscal cliff next year, Chicago-area transit operators have warned of a 40% service cut and sometimes suggest sullied optimism for improvement. Yet Pace, the suburban bus agency, has a different message after its Pulse Dempster Line’s opening year: If we build it, they will come. The limited-stop bus route started running daily...| The Daily Northwestern
Damaged walls, chipping paint and discolored pipe joints mar the over 100-year-old Evanston Davis Street Metra station. But now the regional rail operator has plans to revamp the dilapidated digs. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis told The Daily that the agency has plans for a “full-scale renovation” of the station. These improvements include boosting Americans with...| The Daily Northwestern
Detroit writer and filmmaker Perry Janes visited Bookends & Beginnings on Monday to discuss his debut poetry collection “Find Me When You’re Ready: Poems,” which he published in September. Sam Bailey, an Emmy-nominated writer and director from Chicago best known for the web series “You’re So Talented,” joined Janes in conversation. According to Molly Hart,...| The Daily Northwestern
Pulitzer Prize finalist and Northwestern history Prof. Kate Masur visited Bookends & Beginnings to discuss her new book, “Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region,” which was published Tuesday. Masur was joined in conversation with Laurice Bell, executive director of Shorefront Legacy Center. The two received NU’s Racial...| The Daily Northwestern
Following in the footsteps of many bookstores across the country, Bookends & Beginnings opened a minibar in the store’s basement last June, stocked with cocktail cans, wine and cookies. According to owner Nina Barrett, after the store moved from Bookman’s Alley to Orrington Avenue, she saw an opportunity to bring a new experience to customers....| The Daily Northwestern
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Sometimes, after work, when I can’t think of anything worthwhile to do with my time and I’m too tired to run, I walk to the library. A really important person once told me to, but he had a weird way of going about it. Home for me, right now, is a small beach town in...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University donated $1 million to the city’s Good Neighbor Fund for 2020, according to a news release. This is the fifth consecutive year the university added to the fund, which will support various city endeavors, such as park improvements and a full-time social worker position at the Evanston Public Library. Back in March 2015,...| The Daily Northwestern
On beaches this year in Evanston, the dog days of summer will likely be missing one key component: the dogs. Evanston’s sole dog beach, located off Sheridan Road south of Northwestern’s campus, has fallen victim to the rising level of Lake Michigan. It is now submerged under water, Parks, Recreation and Community Services department director...| The Daily Northwestern
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About 50 public commenters spoke at City Council’s Monday meeting about an Evanston resolution drafted by residents calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. About 30 commenters spoke in favor of a potential resolution and 20 against. The Equity and Empowerment Commission withdrew a previously proposed ceasefire resolution at its Dec. 2 meeting after more than...| The Daily Northwestern
Protesters gathered outside of Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) home in Evanston Tuesday evening, calling for the congresswoman to publicly support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the end of U.S. aid to Israel. U.S. Palestinian Community Network-Chicago organized the protest in front of Schakowsky’s home on Ridge Avenue, according to a news release. The...| The Daily Northwestern
As a line of protesters spanning a quarter mile marched along Sheridan Road toward Wieboldt House — Northwestern President Michael Schill’s residence — Saturday afternoon, they chanted “Free, free, Palestine.” The march was part of a pro-Palestine rally held Saturday. Over 500 NU students, Evanston residents and protesters from around the Chicago area gathered at...| The Daily Northwestern
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Shreena Amin (Weinberg ’04) has worked in investment banking, on former President Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and at various start-ups. Now, she’s pivoting careers once again to co-found a restaurant in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood this summer. Class Act will be a fine dining restaurant centered on a 16-person communal table concept. Amin is collaborating with...| The Daily Northwestern
Central Street Evanston will host its first-ever restaurant week, a promotional event for participating businesses, from April 7-13. Fourteen restaurants will participate, with deals ranging from a free dessert with the purchase of an entree to discounted menu items. The participating restaurants span various cuisines and have different menu options available for customers. The initiative...| The Daily Northwestern
Last year, Evanston residents Jeremy and Zarina Docken noticed a flaw in traditional art education: It can fail to provide artists with the business acumen necessary to navigate a creative industry, leaving many talented individuals stuck without performance opportunities. In June 2024, they created the non-profit Likhaya to fill that educational void. Now, the Dockens...| The Daily Northwestern
In late 2023, Joaquin Clavijo sat alongside his classmates in the hallway of Evanston Township High School to protest the school administration’s response to the deaths of Palestinian civilians in the Israel-Hamas war. Soon, school administrators said the protest’s “allotted time” had expired and gave an ultimatum: disperse or face disciplinary action. Clavijo stayed put....| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern’s Faculty Assembly reached quorum for the first time April 21, and in a 338-83 vote — with 35 abstentions — endorsed 10 resolutions by NU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors. The resolutions accused NU’s administration and Board of Trustees of failing to defend academic freedom; demanded stronger protections for speech, governance...| The Daily Northwestern
The Trump administration has ushered in an era of upheaval in higher education, and Northwestern is one of several universities undergoing several federal investigations. These federal investigations are part of a governmental effort to combat what the Department of Education called “widespread antisemitic harassment” on campuses nationwide. The investigations allege violations of Title VI of...| The Daily Northwestern
Several current and former Northwestern students’ visas have been terminated by the Department of Homeland Security, a University spokesperson confirmed to The Daily. The spokesperson said the University learned of the terminations during a recent check of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The University routinely monitors the status of NU’s international students using...| The Daily Northwestern
The purple-clad Class of 2025 marched back through The Arch Friday evening, reversing the path they walked nearly four years ago at their masked Wildcat Welcome. Beginning in Deering Meadow, hundreds of graduating seniors walked toward Weber Arch to the sound of their loved ones’ cheers and celebratory music. Families and friends lined the path...| The Daily Northwestern
Sixty-three hours from Evanston by car, Jennifer Neff — a high school math teacher in South Anchorage, Alaska — remains on the mind of her former student, Weinberg senior and cross country standout Ava Earl, as she prepares to graduate this weekend. Neff is one of four recipients of the Morton Schapiro Distinguished Secondary School...| The Daily Northwestern
As members of the class of 2025 prepare to move on from their time at Northwestern, our staff’s seniors reflected on their time on campus in this year’s Graduation Issue. We’ve compiled some of the most memorable moments the class has lived through in Evanston and at NU, ranging from athletics to arts and activism....| The Daily Northwestern
Mayor Daniel Biss announced his latest round of endorsements in his bid for the open seat of Illinois’ 9th Congressional District in an X post Thursday, which featured 18 Evanston-area community leaders, including some currently-elected officials. The list boasts the names of five sitting Evanston councilmembers: Alds. Krissie Harris (2nd), Shawn Iles (3rd), Jonathan Nieuwsma...| The Daily Northwestern
Amid billowing rumors of a potential 2028 presidential bid, Gov. JB Pritzker announced he will seek a third term in a social media video Thursday morning. “I love this state, and it’s the honor of my life to serve as your governor, to help lead through the most challenging times and celebrate the most joyful...| The Daily Northwestern
Skokie-native Bushra Amiwala announced her campaign for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District in a Monday morning news release. Amiwala, a Gen Z politician and activist, will seek the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), who announced her retirement last month. “This campaign is rooted in a belief I’ve held since the very first...| The Daily Northwestern
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), a stalwart of Illinois Democratic politics and a progressive voice on Capitol Hill since the late 1990s, announced Monday she will not seek a 15th term as representative for Illinois’ 9th District, drawing the curtain on a congressional tenure that has spanned over a quarter century. The announcement came during...| The Daily Northwestern
Tucked away in a spacious eventroom in Skokie’s Sketchbook Brewing Company on Sunday afternoon, residents of Illinois’ 9th Congressional District shared drinks, laughs and conversations with eight prospective Democratic candidates who could rewrite the district’s political future for years to come. Niles Township Democrats United, headed by committeeperson and Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita, reshaped...| The Daily Northwestern
The National Institutes of Health’s Office of the Director issued a policy change notice Feb. 7, announcing that the standard rate of indirect costs would be 15% for all current and future grants. The Northwestern community is uncertain of how the policy, which was scheduled to take effect Monday, will affect the University. Indirect costs...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern researchers have investigated everything from astrophysics to impacts of incarceration to “super-agers” over the past decade as the University continues to expand its research programming. The Office for Research announced in September the school has seen a 75% increase in research funding since 2014, and that amount jumped 5% in 2024 alone. Research funding...| The Daily Northwestern
University President Michael Schill sent out an email to the Northwestern community Wednesday afternoon responding to the announcement made Monday evening by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget that ordered a temporary pause on federal financial assistance programs. Though this order was temporarily blocked by a federal judge yesterday afternoon, a White House spokesperson...| The Daily Northwestern
As the Trump administration’s entreaties escalate for federally-funded institutions to strike down diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy is its latest entity to attempt compliance. In the past two months, the Trump administration has launched a litany of attacks — including executive orders and agency memoranda — against DEI...| The Daily Northwestern
After a slew of Northwestern schools eliminated mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion programs from their websites in recent days, Northwestern’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance was no different. The office took down its pages on affirmative action and diversity recruitment resources this week. Previously, OCR’s website contained a prominent home-page redirect...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern’s School of Communication, McCormick School of Engineering and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences have taken down their respective web pages related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Executive orders from the Trump administration regarding DEI and federal funding have forced NU to weather the storm of legal uncertainty surrounding central aspects of some of...| The Daily Northwestern
The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications and the Bienen School of Music joined other Northwestern schools in taking down their diversity, equity and inclusion pages. Medill also removed a website announcing the hiring of Robert Brown on May 20, 2021, as Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Outreach. This follows the Trump...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern Libraries removed the mention of diversity on its website, following President Donald Trump’s executive orders against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Earlier this month, the first statement on the libraries’ “About” page read, “Your library serves the diversity of the Northwestern community.” It was recently changed to “Your library serves the entire of the...| The Daily Northwestern
The Kellogg School of Management removed its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pathway from its online list of offerings for MBA students amid nationwide drawbacks from DEI initiatives following President Donald Trump’s executive orders. Trump’s Jan. 21 executive order targets higher education institutions, instructing federal institutions to investigate its DEI initiatives at schools — like NU...| The Daily Northwestern
The Feinberg School of Medicine appears to have scrubbed its web page for its Office of Diversity & Inclusion, the first sign of Northwestern beginning to roll back diversity initiatives amid President Donald Trump’s looming executive orders. The website now shows that the office has been renamed the Office of Health Equity and has been...| The Daily Northwestern
Several members of the Faculty Senate expressed concerns regarding Northwestern’s investigation into Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher at this year’s first formal Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday. During the “New Business” portion of the meeting, during which senators can raise concerns, several Senate members brought up their colleague, Thrasher, who is currently being investigated by NU and...| The Daily Northwestern
WASHINGTON — University President Michael Schill doubled down on his commitment to combating antisemitism and engaging with pro-Palestinian student activists in his Thursday morning testimony in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. University of California, Los Angeles Chancellor Gene Block, Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and former Brandeis University President Frederick Lawrence...| The Daily Northwestern
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Student demonstrators wrapped up negotiations with the University Monday after five days of demonstrations. The University will engage in a number of steps to support Palestinian students and protest on campus in exchange for an end to the encampment established on Deering Meadow Thursday, the University announced Monday. “This agreement was forged by the hard...| The Daily Northwestern
Following a narrowly-missed comeback to UCLA at Welsh-Ryan Arena, a battered Northwestern squad traveled to face No. 13 Maryland in its final game of the regular season Saturday. Staring down a Terrapin (24-7, 14-6 Big Ten) team that boasts the most lethal scoring differential in the conference, the Wildcats (16-15, 7-13 Big Ten) held their...| The Daily Northwestern
On an emotional Senior Night which saw it bid an early farewell to one of its most successful senior classes in program history, Northwestern fell narrowly short in front of a boisterous Welsh-Ryan Arena, losing to UCLA 73-69. Down 10 points with just a minute to play, the Wildcats (16-14, 7-12 Big Ten) nearly mounted...| The Daily Northwestern
