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Giant Magellan Telescope enters final design phase

Northwestern scientists will contribute expertise to the world’s most powerful optical telescope

June 30, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

New AI transforms radiology with speed, accuracy never seen before

May 29, 2025

In a major clinical study, the tool boosted productivity by up to 40% without compromising accuracy

Zachary Clopton appointed interim dean of Northwestern Pritzker Law

May 28, 2025

Respected scholar and teacher, with deep institutional knowledge and national recognition in civil litigation

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Student Awards

Doctoral candidate Ray Buckner named a Newcombe Fellow

July 10, 2025

He explores the tactile relationships artists develop with Buddhist materials

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Remembering professor Hani Mahmassani

July 16, 2025

from McCormick

‘Dancing molecules’ treatment receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation

July 16, 2025

Life expectancy in California has not recovered since the pandemic

July 14, 2025

First electronic-photonic quantum chip manufactured in commercial foundry

July 14, 2025

Who’s feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents

July 14, 2025

Northwestern scientists studied 174 brain samples. CTE and aging were difficult to distinguish

July 11, 2025

Robert Chang, professor emeritus of materials science and engineering, dies at 83

July 10, 2025

from McCormick

Using Fitbits to predict kids’ surgery complications

July 9, 2025

Constance Wright named assistant provost for undergraduate education

July 8, 2025

from Office of the Provost

Northwestern accepting nominations for $350,000 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

July 8, 2025

Ryan Field one year after groundbreaking

July 8, 2025

Supernova’s ‘trapped’ jet reveals source of fast X-ray transient

July 7, 2025

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Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providers

Jul 15, 2025 – Daily Mail

Nextdoor Social Site, Looking for a Revival, Pins Hopes on Partnership With Local News Providers

Jul 15, 2025 – U.S. News

Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providers

Jul 15, 2025 – The Independent

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Women’s Health

TikTok teen skin-care routines are harmful

June 4, 2025

First study to examine these types of videos found they put teens at risk of lifelong skin allergy

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The researchers used TikTok to collect demographics of content creators, the number and types of products used and total cost of regimens, along with a list of products used and their active and inactive ingredients.

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Commencement

Scenes from Graduation 2025

Northwestern photographers captured the moments that made it all special for graduates

June 18, 2025

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People & Profiles

Grads to Celebrate ’25

Meet some fantastic Wildcats who are leaving Northwestern to do great things in the world.

Agree to Disagree

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

Arts & Entertainment

Playing His Own Tune

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

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