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Northwestern’s commencement ceremony will be held virtually, President Morton Schapiro announced today, marking the first time in 162 years the ceremony will not be held in person.

Scholars from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management lead webinars April 23 and 30 exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family and relationship dynamics.
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Cases of a new mysterious skin condition known informally as "COVID toes" that causes purple, blue or red discoloration of the toes are popping up across the U.S., leading some to believe it's related to COVID-19.
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Police training reduced complaints and use of force against civilians

Synthetic biologists received funding to develop an easy-to-use, quick-screen technology that can test for infectious diseases, including COVID-19, in the body or the environment.

Imagine U Storytime videos can be accessed on the new Wirtz Center YouTube channel as part of the Wirtz Center's ongoing effort to #sharethearts and connect audiences with high-quality arts experiences across its digital channels. The weekly video installments, each lasting 15 minutes, will premiere Sundays at 6 p.m., and will remain posted for streaming after their premiere date.

The Northwestern University Transportation Center will hold its third Asynchronous Virtual Roundtable, “Ocean Shipping and Supply Chains Under COVID-19,” at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

President Trump’s decision on Tuesday that he will suspend payments to the World Health Organization (WHO) may further erode U.S. global influence around the world, and invite rivals such as China and Russia to fill the vacuum.
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Northwestern is collaborating with Rheaply to launch Emergency Resource Exchange (ERx), a new platform to help connect organizations with PPE and other critical medical supplies.

Is Obama endorsement coming too late to matter to Joe Biden’s political fortunes