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Why COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumonia
January 11, 2021
A Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature shows COVID-19 pneumonia is different. The severe complications of COVID-19 compared with other pneumonias might be related to the long course of disease.
‘History teaches that President Trump can be impeached even after leaving office,’ professor says
January 11, 2021
House Democrats have introduced one article of impeachment against President Trump
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Will South African COVID variant evade vaccine?
January 8, 2021
Preliminary data suggest this variant is able to be transmitted better to a new person because it generates a higher number of viral particles in the respiratory track.
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MLK Dream Week 2021 virtual programming announced
January 8, 2021
Mariame Kaba’s keynote address is at 4 p.m., (CST) Wednesday, Jan. 13. This year’s Candlelight Vigil address will be given by Hill Harper, an actor, author, activist, philanthropist and Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Northwestern remembers President Emeritus Arnold Weber
January 8, 2021
Friends and alumni gathered to remember the past president, affectionately known as Archie, describing him as whip smart, funny, a great advice-giver and “the American dream come true.”
‘Peoples’ actions speak to the character and reputations of their employers,’ expert says
January 8, 2021
Experts from Northwestern University are available to comment on the role organizations play during times of political turmoil as companies react by firing employees who were found to have taken part in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6.
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'Our standing in the global democratic community has been deeply damaged,' former American diplomat says
January 7, 2021
Ian Kelly, former U.S. Ambassador to Georgia and ambassador (ret.) in residence at Northwestern University is available to comment on how the capitol riots yesterday may affect America’s standing in the world.
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‘25th Amendment intended to deal with precisely this sort of danger from executive power,’ professor says
January 7, 2021
Growing calls among lawmakers and even some business leaders for Vice President Mike Pence to seriously consider invoking the 25th Amendment
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The National Theatre in D.C. commissions three works from Imagine U
January 7, 2021
Beginning Jan. 16, a diverse cast of Northwestern University students and alumni will present Imagine U episodes created for “Saturday Morning Live! at The National Theatre.” Exploring the theme of “Life Now,” the episodes feature stories, songs, movement and crafts created to help families cope creatively with the challenges of life during the pandemic.
Northwestern experts available to comment on the violent protests in D.C.
January 6, 2021
Northwestern University professors in the fields of history, political science, psychology and more are available to provide analysis and commentary on the protests in the U.S. Capitol.
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