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Faculty Accolades

Ali Shilatifard elected to the National Academy of Sciences

A leader in epigenetics and chromatin biology, he focuses his research on the causes of childhood leukemia

April 29, 2025

Hand touching glowing surface

Robotic touch sensors are not just skin deep

May 2, 2025

Researchers provide accurate, more reliable method to measure touch reception

Karen Smilowitz named associate provost for undergraduate education

May 2, 2025

Northwestern faculty member for more than two decades, her goal is to ensure “all students have what they need to thrive”

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Commencement

Steve Carell, award-winning actor, will be Northwestern’s commencement speaker

February 13, 2025

Father of Northwestern alum, Carell also will receive an honorary degree

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May 16, 2025

Breaking down the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship

May 15, 2025

Northwestern receives $25 million gift to advance adolescent mental health research

May 15, 2025

SNAP shields kids from future heart disease risks, study finds

May 14, 2025

‘The future of work is in disciplines working together’

May 14, 2025

Sugar-coated nanotherapy dramatically improves neuron survival in Alzheimer’s model

May 14, 2025

Got data? Breastfeeding device measures babies’ milk intake in real time

May 14, 2025

Your guide to a safe and fun Dillo Day

May 13, 2025

A more realistic look at DNA in action

May 13, 2025

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Joe Biden cancer diagnosis and California fertility center bombing suspect: Morning Rundown

May 19, 2025 – NBC News

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May 19, 2025 – The Mirror

Joe Biden cancer: Former President's shock prostate diagnosis as disease spreads to bones

May 19, 2025 – The Mirror

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Where does our political intensity come from?

April 2, 2025

Analysis of veterans reveals brain circuits that can amplify or dampen political engagement

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Recognizing these brain mechanisms can help guide people in productive political engagement. For instance, one strategy would be to engage with others while reducing emotional attachment, or to take the position of an adversary in a discussion. Another approach would be to collaborate on a project both sides support. Getty Images

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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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Agree to Disagree

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

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Changing Threads

Cécile Chazot creates recyclable, sustainable textiles with new functions and traits.

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Playing His Own Tune

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

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