An estimated 1.2 billion people experienced water insecurity in the prior year March 20, 2024 Results of a global poll on water experiences will be made public on World Water Day March 22
‘This is a monumental step forward for women and for advancing our health equity’ March 19, 2024 President Biden signs an executive order to expand and improve how the U.S. federal government funds health research about women
U.S. maternal death rate increasing at an alarming rate March 18, 2024 Overall maternal mortality rates almost doubled between 2014 and 2021
AI tool predicts COVID-19 vaccine uptake March 18, 2024 Machine learning model based in cognitive science ‘gets at how we make choices about medical decisions’
Implantable sensor could lead to timelier Crohn’s treatment March 18, 2024 Wireless sensors monitoring inflammation could prevent or limit damage to intestines
Jacobs Center renovation will create collaborative space to address pressing societal issues March 14, 2024 Project marks major step toward commitments outlined in Northwestern president’s inaugural address
Deborah Cohen named executive director of Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs March 14, 2024 Scholar of European and global history has served as interim director since January, launching several new programs for faculty and students
Northwestern to build new softball stadium March 13, 2024 Lead gift from Kip and Sara Kirkpatrick will help launch the project to transform softball, student-athlete facilities
Questions to ask about government use of deepfakes March 12, 2024 Northwestern researchers examine the potential harms to democracy
Immigrants are significantly less likely to commit crimes than the U.S.-born March 12, 2024 Study finds over a 150-year period, immigrants have never been incarcerated at a greater rate than those born in the United States