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Mung Chiang named next president of Northwestern

Chiang brings transformative leadership, distinguished scholarship and global perspective to the University

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Student Experience

‘Vigil’ by acclaimed author George Saunders kicks off the new Campus Reading Program

May 13, 2026

Booker Prize winner will deliver a keynote talk this fall

Faculty Accolades

Seven honored with University Teaching Awards

April 30, 2026

Annual award recognizes faculty who demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching

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Gifts

Northwestern launches Forever Shine Campaign for scholarships

May 5, 2026

University-wide effort seeks to raise $625 million to open doors for students and empower them to thrive

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ALS is driven by a domino‑like chain reaction

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Things to do at NU: May 20 to 26

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Unveiling the Wildcat Wall

May 15, 2026

Meet this year’s Northwestern Schapiro Award winners

May 14, 2026

Northwestern mourns Professor Emeritus Mark A. Ratner

May 14, 2026

Wearable polygraph detects hidden stress

May 13, 2026

Pediatric surgery program cuts opioid use by 56%

May 13, 2026

Buckle up for a safe and fun Dillo Speedway

May 13, 2026

Things to do at NU: May 13 to 19

May 12, 2026

Metformin’s real power may be in the gut

May 8, 2026

Five top scholars receive the 2026 Nemmers Prize

May 6, 2026

Things to do at NU: May 6 to 12

May 5, 2026

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Members of the Northwestern community making headlines

Jonathan Zimmerman: At college graduation, let everyone speak their minds

May 14, 2026 – Chicago Tribune

Dialogs: Chicago Humanities Fest Authors Triage the US Constitution

May 14, 2026 – Third Coast Review

Is Beef Tallow Healthier Than Seed Oils for Heart Health? Cardiologists Weigh In

May 14, 2026 – Today show

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Propelling the real-world impact of Northwestern research

March 19, 2026

Simpson-Q Accelerators launch with $25 million in support from Trustee Kimberly K. Querrey

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simpson-q-accelerators — The Simpson-Q Accelerators will begin with a focus on data and artificial intelligence, medical technologies, and therapeutics, with additional accelerators expected to build on Northwestern’s other areas of strength over time.

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Community Engagement

Community Benefits Agreement for a stronger Evanston

University support aids workforce development, downtown revitalization and affordable housing

January 26, 2026

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People & Profiles

The Optimistic Economist

Nobel Prize winner and historian Joel Mokyr says the future looks brighter than ever.

Leap Year

Veronica Burton bounced back from adversity and became the WNBA’s Most Improved Player.

People & Profiles

Four Years in Focus

Life behind the lens defined my Northwestern experience.

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