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Ali Shilatifard

Faculty Accolades

Ali Shilatifard elected to the National Academy of Sciences

A leader in epigenetics and chromatin biology, he focuses his research on the causes of childhood leukemia

April 29, 2025

Hand touching glowing surface

Robotic touch sensors are not just skin deep

May 2, 2025

Researchers provide accurate, more reliable method to measure touch reception

Karen Smilowitz named associate provost for undergraduate education

May 2, 2025

Northwestern faculty member for more than two decades, her goal is to ensure “all students have what they need to thrive”

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Commencement

Steve Carell, award-winning actor, will be Northwestern’s commencement speaker

February 13, 2025

Father of Northwestern alum, Carell also will receive an honorary degree

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Northwestern sets tuition, fees and financial aid for 2025-2026 academic year

May 6, 2025

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May 6, 2025

Remembering IT leader and mentor Tamara Foster

May 5, 2025

Surviving cancer, but still suffering

May 5, 2025

An unforgettable night at the symphony for this Bienen student

May 2, 2025

Two named Gates Cambridge Scholars

May 2, 2025

As Northwestern welcomes admits, a new class begins to take shape

April 30, 2025

Things to do at NU: April 30 to May 6

April 30, 2025

First synthetic ‘mini prion’ shows how protein misfolding multiplies

April 28, 2025

Five honored with University Teaching Awards

April 28, 2025

Taking the bite out of Lyme disease

April 25, 2025

Systemically injectable therapy could prevent heart failure after a heart attack

April 25, 2025

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Members of the Northwestern community making headlines

Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ at St. Mary’s on Chicago’s South Side

May 9, 2025 – New York Daily News

‘Leone!’ Vatican crowds hail Leo XIV as new pope of the Catholic Church

May 9, 2025 – Al Jazeera

What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts

May 8, 2025 – The New York Times

More Northwestern in the News

Featured

Where does our political intensity come from?

April 2, 2025

Analysis of veterans reveals brain circuits that can amplify or dampen political engagement

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Recognizing these brain mechanisms can help guide people in productive political engagement. For instance, one strategy would be to engage with others while reducing emotional attachment, or to take the position of an adversary in a discussion. Another approach would be to collaborate on a project both sides support. Getty Images

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Water

Brewing tea removes lead from water

Process passively removes significant amount of toxic heavy metals from drinking water

February 24, 2025

Featured Stories from: Northwestern Magazine

Bird Watcher

With the click of a camera, Collin Porter highlights avian life on the Evanston campus.

Making Streets Safer

Professor Andrew Papachristos uses network science to curb gun violence.

Everlasting Love

Alumni couples share their stories of romance and adventure.

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