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A pioneer in global communication studies whose work crosses borders, centering people, their cultures, habits and rituals, Boczkowski also co-leads the Center for the Study of Media and Society in Argentina, his native home and the inspiration for much of his scholarship. His most recent book, “Abundance: On the Experience of Living in a World of Information Plenty."

Inspired by Chicago’s many nearby bodies of water, a Northwestern University-led team has developed a way to repeatedly remove and reuse phosphate from polluted waters. The researchers liken the development to a “Swiss Army knife” for pollution remediation as they tailor their membrane to absorb and later release other pollutants.

Researchers have, for the first time, discovered a rare mineral hidden inside the teeth of a chiton. The mineral, called santabarbaraite, was previously only documented in rocks.

VentureCat, Northwestern University’s annual startup competition, brought together 25 of the University’s most promising startups in a battle for more than $300,000 in non-dilutive prize money.

Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) announced last night (May 26), the primary beneficiary for 2022. Chicago Youth Programs (CYP) is a nonprofit organization striving to improve the life opportunities and health of youth in low-income neighborhoods, primarily on the south and west sides of Chicago, through long-term academic, emotional and mental support.

A new research paper from Northwestern University and the University of Kent claims that, on average, workers become more productive over their working life, as they’re able to learn by doing and accordingly should pay a higher rate of tax as they become older.

A panel of experts from Northwestern University will discuss the impact of George Floyd’s murder and related protests on reforms to the carceral system and policing.

Although debate about canceling the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19 concerns has continued, holding the Games could be “a ray of light at a difficult time” as long as the environment is controlled.
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“Lost and Found” features nine short films exploring loss or recovery, whether that be of a homeland, family, identity, love or peace of mind. The films are directed by graduates from the two-year MFA program in documentary media at the School of Communication.

New research shows by breaking down chemotherapy toxins, naturally occurring 'good' bacteria can protect the entire gut microbiome, preventing short- and long-term side effects.