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New research from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law suggests that public sentiment associated with “tough on crime” politics may be tied to increases in the number of people admitted to state prisons during election years.

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University announced today a $10 million gift from Northwestern Trustee Stephen R. Wilson ’70, ’74 MBA (’08 P) and his wife, Susan K. Wilson ’70 (’08 P) to support the new Ann McIlrath Drake Executive Center. In recognition of their generosity, the building’s north campus entrance — including its lobby and reception area — will be named the Stephen R. and Susan K. Wilson Family North Lobby in the Wilsons’ honor.

Northwestern University scholars in a range of disciplines are available to discuss 2026 Midterm election topics including redistricting and voting access, voter behavior, campaign spending and strategy, election law, misinformation and polarization. Connect with them directly using the contact information below or reach out to media relations for assistance.
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For as long as Laura Hogan, 69, can remember, living with the rare skin condition lamellar ichthyosis has meant more than managing painful blisters and scaly skin. Throughout her life, she also has dealt with food allergies, chronic bronchitis, countless eyelid surgeries and overheating in the summer. A new Northwestern University study suggests her experience with allergies may be more common than previously known among people living with congenital ichthyosis, a group of rare inherited scaling skin disorders that weaken the skin’s protective barrier from birth.

Northwestern University nuclear engineer Elmer Lewis is available to discuss nuclear power’s resurgence, the limits of other renewable energy options and what nuclear accidents have taught engineers about reactor safety.

Children prescribed GLP-1 medications for weight loss, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes are at risk for nutritional deficiencies — diagnosed in nearly one in six patients (16.8%) within the first year — according to new research from scientists at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University marks the 25th anniversary of its Block Cinema program with “Projecting the Future: Block Cinema at 25,” a year-long celebration exploring the evolving possibilities of the moving image.

GLP-1 drugs have revolutionized obesity treatment, but they can lead people to lose muscle mass along with fat. And when patients stop treatment, they often regain their weight — primarily as fat. A new Northwestern University study offers a potential solution: an experimental RNA therapy that induces the body to burn calories, thereby enhancing the benefits of GLP-1s.

While burnout in the medical field is well documented, far fewer studies have explored ways to address it. Now, a Northwestern Medicine study has found after one simple musical intervention, clinicians reported improvements in mood and energy levels.

Newly unsealed court documents were made available today in the NYT v. Open AI case. The documents showed that Microsoft and OpenAI employees were alarmed over the use of millions of news articles to train its artificial intelligence systems. They were also concerned that ChatGPT could lead people away from reading actual news articles.
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