Remembering professor Hani Mahmassani July 16, 2025 – McCormick Mahmassani will be remembered for his expertise in transportation science and logistics
‘Dancing molecules’ treatment receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation July 16, 2025 Regenerative spinal cord injury therapy repairs tissue, reverses paralysis in preclinical models
Life expectancy in California has not recovered since the pandemic July 14, 2025 Sluggish U.S. life expectancy may be driven by overdoses and heart disease, a new Northwestern study finds
First electronic-photonic quantum chip manufactured in commercial foundry July 14, 2025 First time quantum light sources, control electronics are tightly integrated on a silicon chip
Who’s feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents July 14, 2025 Feeding peanut-containing foods early cuts allergy risk, but guidance isn’t reaching all families
Northwestern scientists studied 174 brain samples. CTE and aging were difficult to distinguish July 11, 2025 Findings show the brain protein tied to CTE is not elevated in former amateur football players
Robert Chang, professor emeritus of materials science and engineering, dies at 83 July 10, 2025 – McCormick He will be remembered for his scientific innovation and commitment to educating students
Doctoral candidate Ray Buckner named a Newcombe Fellow July 10, 2025 He explores the tactile relationships artists develop with Buddhist materials
Using Fitbits to predict kids’ surgery complications July 9, 2025 Study is first to use consumer wearables to quickly and accurately predict postoperative complications like infection
Constance Wright named assistant provost for undergraduate education July 8, 2025 – Office of the Provost She will lead across a range of issues including academic standing and first-generation and low-income student support