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Tiny robotic crab is smallest-ever remote-controlled walking robot

Smaller than a flea, robot can walk, bend, twist, turn and jump

May 25, 2022

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Gift from Potocsnak family endows college prep program, high school teaching awards

May 10, 2022

Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools and Distinguished Secondary School Teacher Award to be named in honor of President Morton Schapiro

Honorary degree for author and three Northwestern alumni

May 10, 2022

The four will be honored at commencement for contributions to the arts, sciences and leadership

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Four faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 28, 2022

Academy is one of nation’s most prestigious honorary societies

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President Schapiro honored by Chicago mayor, City Council ahead of retirement

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Northwestern to name residence hall in honor of President Morton Schapiro and Mimi Schapiro

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Celebrating the legacy of renowned Iranian film scholar Hamid Naficy

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InfernoGuard wins grand prize in Northwestern student startup competition

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Smart, dissolving pacemaker communicates with body-area sensor and control network

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Patricia M. Lampkin named interim vice president for Student Affairs

May 26, 2022

Black adults’ high cardiovascular disease risk not due to race itself

May 25, 2022

This Ryan Fellow looks to make a big difference in the world of recyclables

May 24, 2022

‘How the Word Is Passed’ by Clint Smith named One Book selection for 2022-2023

May 23, 2022

Introducing a new and improved Northwestern Now

May 20, 2022

Rate of pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders doubled from 2007 to 2019

May 19, 2022

Ukraine invasion is ‘all about history’

May 19, 2022

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Tiny robotic crab to walk through arteries and clear blockages in life-saving new tech

May 27, 2022 – The Mirror

Tiny robot crabs the size of FLEAS could scuttle through arteries to clear blockages

May 27, 2022 – Daily Express

Impossibly Small Robot Crabs Could Someday e Used Inside odies

May 26, 2022 – Vice

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Northwestern finds ways to support Ukrainian students and scholars

April 20, 2022

Humanitarian fund for those who cannot return home, virtual visitorships, joint research and expedited admission

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The invasion of Ukraine is “all about history,” says Russia expert Fiona Hill

May 19, 2022

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