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Financial support isn’t enough to combat COVID-19 impact on small-businesses
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 shutdowns are changing economies, and according to one Northwestern University expert, the key resource businesses need is not just financial relief but also strategic business guidance.
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Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project will proceed
May 12, 2020
The week-long program, master classes and workshops will take place online from June 21 to 27.

Kellogg alumni and students partner with local businesses to navigate pandemic
May 12, 2020
The new Kellogg Small Business Advisory Initiative pairs local business owners with Kellogg alums for business mentorship and strategic planning.
DOJ’s motion to dismiss Flynn charges ‘inconsistent with the ample evidence,’ says law professor
May 11, 2020
DOJ’s motion to dismiss Flynn charges ‘inconsistent with the ample evidence,’ says Northwestern law professor
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Acute kidney failure underreported in COVID-19
May 8, 2020
Acute kidney failure, also known as acute kidney injury (AKI), has not been properly reported as a complication of COVID-19, says a new Northwestern Medicine study. Scientists say AKI is a serious complication associated with mortality, but reports have lagged.
Risk of COVID-19 transmission through wastewater
May 8, 2020
Two water experts say the risk of waterborne transmission of COVID-19 are higher than previously believed — particularly in areas without adequate wastewater infrastructure.
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Search committee formed to find new leader for Northwestern Office of Equity
May 7, 2020
The Office of Equity works to create a culture of access, belonging and accountability for all Northwestern community members

Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates
May 7, 2020
After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.

Northwestern Women’s Center presents May 15 symposium on gender, education and progress
May 7, 2020
This year’s theme, “By Degrees: Gender, Education and Progress” speaks to the University-wide commemoration of 150 Years of Women/Womxn at Northwestern.

‘Imagine U Storytime’ continues with new stories announced through June 7
May 7, 2020
Mo Willems beloved “Knuffle Bunny” and a story by movement artist and theatre professor Billy Siegenfeld are sure to bring audiences of all ages to their feet as the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University “Imagine U Storytime” series continues.