As newspapers close, struggling communities are hit hardest by the decline in local journalism June 29, 2022 News deserts around the country pose ‘crisis for our democracy’
Falling stardust, wobbly jets explain blinking gamma ray bursts June 29, 2022 New simulation also shows gamma ray bursts are 10 times rarer than previously thought
Lunch and movies on the lake this summer June 29, 2022 Free events run July 13 to 28 on the lawn of Northwestern’s Norris University Center
Paul Gowder and Bryna Kra awarded Ver Steeg Fellowship June 29, 2022 Award recognizes tenured faculty who have made major research contributions
Adam Waytz receives University’s 2022 Walder Award June 28, 2022 Researcher studies the value of human connection in an increasingly automated world
Light during sleep in older adults linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure June 27, 2022 Night lights, TV left on, smart phones related to significantly higher disease rates
Students Isabella Twocrow and Kadin Mills receive Udall awards June 24, 2022 Students work alongside Native American and Indigenous policymakers to gain practical experience with the federal legislative process
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade June 24, 2022 Northwestern experts discuss the Supreme Court ruling and how it impacts precedent regarding reproductive and abortion rights
Global universities urge G7 leaders to bolster academic freedom June 24, 2022 Call to ensure faculty are able to conduct their work free from domestic and international political interference
The battle for Latino voters in the Rust Belt June 23, 2022 – The Atlantic Democrats should be worried about losing Latino support — and not just in the obvious places, writes Geraldo Cadava