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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

Aerial view of Ryan Field

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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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Times Higher Education rankings highlight Northwestern’s research success

November 27, 2024

Bingo for the holidays

November 26, 2024

How doctors can improve their bedside manner

November 25, 2024

Wonder what others are thinking? It’s your ‘lizard brain’ talking

November 22, 2024

Testing limestone’s ability to capture carbon from air

November 22, 2024

Study reveals a spike in severe pregnancy-related complications for all ages in Illinois

November 21, 2024

Stability of perovskite solar cells tripled with protective coating

November 21, 2024

Northwestern seeks applications for Racial Equity and Community Partnership grants

November 21, 2024

Two different saxophone sounds morph in one concert

November 21, 2024

AI is fast. AI is smart. But is it safe?

November 21, 2024

Moving past ‘one-size-fits-all’ diet recommendations

November 20, 2024

Things to do at NU: Nov. 20 to 26

November 19, 2024

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Deans share insights on role of business education in future

Nov 27, 2024 – China Daily

Young people suffer more from Long Covid than the old: Study finds

Nov 27, 2024 – The Times of India

How my family embraces love and laughter across the political divide

Nov 27, 2024 – Chicago Tribune

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Expert Viewpoint

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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Health & Science

What Makes a SuperAger?

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

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The Incredible Greta Lee

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

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Alumni Who Lead

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

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