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Look who’s talking — to Northwestern grads

Actors, broadcasters, arts and business leaders highlight the list of school convocation speakers

June 5, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

New AI transforms radiology with speed, accuracy never seen before

May 29, 2025

In a major clinical study, the tool boosted productivity by up to 40% without compromising accuracy

Zachary Clopton appointed interim dean of Northwestern Pritzker Law

May 28, 2025

Respected scholar and teacher, with deep institutional knowledge and national recognition in civil litigation

A student presenter at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Expo

Student Experience

Northwestern hosts its largest-ever undergrad research expo

June 5, 2025

‘Northwestern students are striving to make a difference’

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Giant Magellan Telescope enters final design phase

June 30, 2025

Things to do at NU: July

June 30, 2025

AI matches doctors in mapping lung tumors for radiation therapy

June 26, 2025

‘Pride has saved lives’

June 25, 2025

Why does research matter? Share your voice

June 25, 2025

Survivor says doctor saved her life. Together they’re marking National Cancer Survivor Month

June 24, 2025

More accurate fitness tracking for people with obesity

June 24, 2025

Northwestern scientists launch projects using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

June 24, 2025

Wirtz Center’s 2025-26 season embraces individual courage

June 24, 2025

Northwestern and Stellenbosch University launch hub for global health knowledge

June 23, 2025

Scenes from Graduation 2025

June 18, 2025

Keep asking questions, and keep your people close

June 17, 2025

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Members of the Northwestern community making headlines

Paramount to reach a $16 million settlement over Trump's CBS lawsuit

Jul 2, 2025 – NPR

Most Dads Take Two Weeks or Less of Parental Leave, Study Finds

Jul 2, 2025 – U.S. News

A Trans Pilot Was Falsely Blamed for a Plane Crash. Now She’s Fighting the Right-Wing Disinfo Machine

Jul 2, 2025 – Wired

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PFAS could be replaced with safe graphene oxide solution

May 28, 2025

New non-toxic material is water- and oil-resistant, sustainable and affordable

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Northwestern researchers SonBinh Nguyen (left) and Timothy Wei collaborated on a new water- and oil-resistant material that could become a safe, viable replacement for harmful plastics and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – in food packaging. Photo by Jonah Elkowitz

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Water

Brewing tea removes lead from water

Process passively removes significant amount of toxic heavy metals from drinking water

February 24, 2025

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People & Profiles

Grads to Celebrate ’25

Meet some fantastic Wildcats who are leaving Northwestern to do great things in the world.

Agree to Disagree

Two scholars of conflict and polarization want us to have more productive conversations.

Arts & Entertainment

Playing His Own Tune

Jazz composer Adegoke Steve Colson has spent a lifetime making music with a message.

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