Things to do at NU: April 29 to May 5 April 28, 2026 See student films, hear an orchestral classic and cheer on softball
To spread ideas farther, break connections April 27, 2026 Theoretical physics helps explain how strong connections create loops to trap ideas
Northwestern’s Quantum Week signals a growing Illinois ecosystem April 27, 2026 Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses industry leaders, scientists and government officials about “the nation’s best quantum hub”
Fewer than half of NIH-funded studies break down findings by sex April 27, 2026 Lumping male, female data together creates a false impression that results apply equally to everyone
Bipartisan-cited science is powerful but rare April 24, 2026 New analysis explores how policymakers engage with science
Northwestern’s campus read is back April 23, 2026 New program will bring the community together around a single book, encouraging dialogue across differing viewpoints
Two Northwestern faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences April 22, 2026 The Academy recognizes leaders across disciplines, professions and perspectives
Study of Ukrainian war amputees finds most recover from pain and trauma April 22, 2026 Longitudinal study untangles how post-amputation pain interacts with depression, anxiety over time
Newly admitted students try on Northwestern during Wildcat Days April 21, 2026 The Class of 2030 begins to take shape after another record application cycle