Watch an exoplanet’s 17-year journey around its star August 9, 2023 Longest time-lapse footage of an exoplanet to date was assembled from real data
Bob McQuinn to step down as vice president for alumni relations and development August 8, 2023 Led Northwestern’s “We Will” Campaign, one of the most successful fundraising efforts in higher education history
Is our water safe? At-home test receives $3 million grant August 8, 2023 Pilot study will enable Chicago-area residents to test for lead, copper and PFAS
A wake-up call for kids’ poor heart health August 7, 2023 U.S., Canada need resources to manage high demand of youth with heart disease risk factors
Social media algorithms exploit how we learn from our peers August 3, 2023 Northwestern scientists propose interventions to limit the spread of misinformation and improve user experience
Mandy Distel, Luke Figora appointed to permanent CFO and COO roles August 3, 2023 Northwestern eliminates vacant executive vice president position
Dopamine controls movement, not just rewards August 3, 2023 New study finds dopamine neurons are more diverse than previously thought
She used to operate on stuffed animals August 1, 2023 Make-A-Wish participant and kidney transplant recipient Melanie Rodriguez Romo savors her experience as doctor for a day
Northwestern University announces further action to address hazing August 1, 2023 Independent review of University’s processes and athletics department culture to be conducted by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch; results will be made public
Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz, Northwestern alumnus and trustee, dies at 70 July 31, 2023 The Chicago Blackhawks Chairman and his family have supported Northwestern for decades