Redevelopment of Norris University Center’s East Lawn to begin this summer
April 5, 2024
Northwestern University reached new heights this year. It dedicated breathtaking new campus buildings, extended its reach into the world and launched a historic fundraising campaign. Researchers led pathbreaking discoveries, a sitting president visited campus for the first time in 60 years, and we all took notice when Northwestern alumni changed the landscape of late night TV. Take a look back on the news stories that had us talking in 2014.
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Northwestern Announces $3.75 Billion Fundraising Campaign
John Evans Study Committee Issues Report
New Graduates Celebrate Commencement
Research Funding Continues to Grow in Tough Climate
President Obama Speaks to Future Business Leaders at Northwestern
Native American Outreach and Inclusion Task Force Recommendations Unveiled
Northwestern Names Visitors Center in Honor of Segals
RESEARCH
New Risk for Those Who Sit All Day? Disability After 60
Synthetic Biology: Breaking New Ground in Medicine
New Fathers Also at Risk for Depression
Casual Marijuana Use Linked to Brain Abnormalities
Electric Current to Brain Boosts Memory
NORTHWESTERN IN THE WORLD
Northwestern Helps Chicago Secure Multimillion-Dollar Lab
Dance Marathon Raises $1.3 Million to Support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Human Skeleton Is One of the Oldest Found in North America
Students Tackle Global Health Issues Around the Globe
CAMPUS LIFE
Hoist the Sails at New Sailing Center
Meet Northwestern's Class of 2018
Afrofuturist Artist Wangechi Mutu Transforms Block Museum of Art
New Visitors Center a Welcoming Space for Prospective Students, Families
Renovations Make for New and Improved Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
PEOPLE
Dale Mortensen, Nobel Laureate, Dies at 74
Wrestler Jason Tsirtsis First Freshman to Win NCAA Title
Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers: Northwestern's Comedy 'Cats
Softball Player Marisa Bast First Finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year
