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Historian Kate Masur, an expert on the 19th-century, discusses historical events referenced by House Jan. 6 committee members, and observations from the testimonies of former Oath Keeper Jason Van Tatenhove and Donald Trump supporter Stephen Ayers.
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Scientists find widespread connectivity between scientific research and public use.

Two Northwestern University astrophysicists have gained coveted early access to the James Webb Space Telescope, beginning observations this summer.

In a message to the community, Rebecca M. Blank announced today, July 11, that she has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and will be unable to fulfill her role as the 17th president of Northwestern University.

As we're exposed to more and more news of mass shootings, we may no longer be shocked or even dramatically upset. People may worry they have become callous or insensitive to suffering.
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Is your child now afraid to go to the beach or the grocery store? What symptoms in children and teens after mass shootings — most recently the July 4th shooting in Highland Park — are normal and what symptoms require professional help?
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In California in 2020 and 2021, life expectancy decreased much more for people living in lower-income census tracts. Hispanic, Black and Asian Californians lost more years of life expectancy than White Californians.

The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University announces its 2022-2023 season filled with musicals, dramas and theatre for young audiences by celebrated theatre-makers.

Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro and Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Derrick Gragg issue a statement following the announcement that UCLA and USC would become the newest members of the Big Ten Conference.
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If health care facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes don’t follow patient safety rules set by The Joint Commission (TJC) — the independent organization responsible for accrediting health care facilities — they may lose their accreditation, and consequently, lose patients and millions of dollars every year in funding.