Northwestern publishes presidential position profile February 19, 2026 The Presidential Search Committee advances to the next stage with insights from across the University
Living ‘mini brains’ meet next-generation bioelectronics February 18, 2026 New ‘pop-up’ device lets scientists map and manipulate activity in human neural organoids
Vince McCoy’s story is intertwined with Northwestern history February 17, 2026 Upon retirement, libraries employee looks back on more than 50 years as a part of the University community
Extreme heat increases strength of pure metals February 17, 2026 Rule-breaking discovery reveals a new way to strengthen metal in extreme conditions
Things to do at NU: Feb. 18 to 24 February 17, 2026 Join Northwestern at the Art Institute, see a musical comedy and more
Two Northwestern professors named Sloan Research Fellows February 17, 2026 Astrophysicist, mathematician highlighted as rising stars in their fields
A recognizable voice guides audiences through ‘How to succeed in business’ February 12, 2026 Northwestern alum and actor Richard Kind returns for the latest Wirtz Center musical
Sleep‑aligned fasting improves heart and blood‑sugar markers February 12, 2026 Participants stopped meals three hours before bed, dimmed the lights and extended their overnight fast by two hours
U.S. South Asians face elevated heart risk at age 45 despite reporting healthier habits February 11, 2026 South Asians have more diabetes, hypertension than most other population groups by midlife
Common anti-seizure drug prevents Alzheimer’s plaques from forming February 11, 2026 While other drugs clear existing plaques, levetiracetam prevents production of toxic amyloid beta peptides