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One Book author writes about people — not politics and the moment

Louise Erdrich discusses the Native people who inspired ‘The Night Watchman’

October 17, 2024

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Farewell frost!

October 30, 2024

New scalable, robust surface prevents 100% of frost formation on flat areas for a week

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Northwestern hosts Truck or Treat at Ryan Field construction site

October 30, 2024

Family friendly Halloween event features construction vehicles, games, prizes

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Ryan Field Redevelopment announces $133 million in minority contracts to date

October 16, 2024

University representatives share milestone progress at Evanston M/W/D/EBE Development Committee meeting

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Swimming and diving builds a foundation for the future

November 5, 2024

Next year’s all campus read? Here’s how to add your pick.

November 5, 2024

Things to do at NU: Election edition

November 4, 2024

In new Dittmar exhibit, craftivism spurs climate action

November 1, 2024

New Huntington’s treatment prevents protein aggregation

November 1, 2024

Leveraging the power of lucid dreams

October 31, 2024

Not just any relocation: Buffett’s new home is a gathering spot for the globally focused

October 30, 2024

Partnership with Material Impact to accelerate tech commercialization

October 30, 2024

Northwestern is accepting applications for the Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility

October 29, 2024

Things to do at NU: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

October 29, 2024

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SELECT ‘legitimized obesity medical therapy’ for treatment of cardiometabolic disease

Nov 6, 2024 – Healio

Even Warren Buffett thinks his stock is too expensive

Nov 5, 2024 – CNN

2024 US election: A crash test for American democracy

Nov 5, 2024 – Le Monde

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Whooping cough is surging. Here’s what you should know.

October 29, 2024

It’s not just a pediatric disease; and the vaccine does not protect for life

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“Adolescents and adults serve as a major source of transmission in the community because many physicians that care for adults continue to believe whooping cough is only a pediatric disease,” said Dr. Tina Tan.

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Science curriculum for Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Curriculum uses everyday items to help kids and teens learn STEM

October 24, 2024

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Arts & Entertainment

The Incredible Greta Lee

The actor’s Northwestern years prepared her for the reality of Hollywood.

Health & Science

What Makes a SuperAger?

Northwestern researchers study brains to understand memory, aging and the human spirit.

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Alumni Who Lead

Will Evans, Renetta McCann and Bill Osborn received the 2024 Northwestern Alumni Medal.

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