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Inauguration day: history, political science and law professors available to comment
January 14, 2021
Northwestern University experts are available to comment on the significance of the day, as well as the challenges the incoming administration will need to address during a period of
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Psychologists offer tips for managing mental health after the Capitol riots
January 12, 2021
Two clinical psychologists from Northwestern University are warning that people need to actively manage their mental health, especially that of children, following the violent events at the Capitol last week.
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‘Twitter’s banning of Donald Trump points to larger issues related to an absent state’ in the regulation of tech companies, expert says
January 12, 2021
Twitter ban of Donald Trump points to larger issues related to an absent state in the regulation of tech companies, expert says
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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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