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Northwestern University oncologists discuss the release of the American Cancer Society’s 2026 statistics report, which shows that, for the first time, 70% of people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. survive at least five years.
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Northwestern University’s annual commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will pay tribute to King’s vision for a “Beloved Community” with events and projects planned throughout the month. All events are free, and several are open to the public. The programming kicks off Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with the MLK candlelight vigil.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two major cases on Tuesday that may determine the future of trans people in high school and college-organized sports.
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Northwestern University AI-in-clinical-medicine expert Dr. David Liebovitz can speak to media about the pros and cons of the new ChatGPT Health platform.
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Discovery reveals a new drug binding site that could enable more precise treatments for digestive disorders.

Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Bern in Switzerland have conducted the first cross-temporal, multinational study to compare views of gender using data collected 30 years apart.

Erik Luijten, Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Education in Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering, has been named the University’s next provost, Interim President Henry Bienen announced today.

Northwestern University scientists have developed an injectable regenerative nanomaterial that helps protect the brain during the vulnerable window when physicians have restored blood flow to a patient's brain after a stroke.

The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University unveils an exciting lineup of performances that features a bold classic, a vibrant musical, imaginative works for young audiences, and dynamic dance artistry. The season includes Bertolt Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” and the Tony Award-winning musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

The new study from the Center for Communication & Public Policy examined how U.S. residents conceptualize democracy and whether their support for democratic principles remains consistent when financial issues and other trade-offs are considered. Researchers found that support for democratic principles is far more conditional than traditional surveys suggest and declines substantially when economic hardship is taken into account.