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What chatbots can teach humans about empathy

February 11, 2026

Researchers found that AI chatbots are almost as good as human experts, and better than the average person, in identifying empathy in text-based conversations

Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund fuels pioneering life science discoveries

February 10, 2026

Latest round of strategic seed funding propels innovations in imaging, brain health, autoimmune therapies and more, bringing total support to $8 million

Things to do at NU: Feb. 11 to 17

February 10, 2026

Our picks this week include Valentine’s Day crafts, tennis and book talks

Four to receive the Linzer Award for Faculty Service

February 9, 2026

Northwestern faculty are recognized for extraordinary service to the institution and University community members

These bold ideas have been turned into new undergraduate classes

February 9, 2026

New courses will apply theatre-based strategies in pediatric hospital setting and explore the intersection of computing, environmental justice and climate

Northwestern hosts the inaugural Research Impact Day

February 5, 2026 – Office for Research

Celebrating the collaborative spirit of Northwestern’s University-wide Research Institutes and Centers

Dream engineering can help solve ‘puzzling’ questions

February 5, 2026

Study offers insights to optimizing sleep for creativity

Dance Marathon will raise the tent once again for charity

February 4, 2026

In its 52nd year, the event returns to the tent outside Norris University Center

SESP student plans her global adventure

February 4, 2026 – SESP

Juniper Shelley received Northwestern’s Circumnavigators Travel-Study Grant

Northwestern celebrates 22 years as a top Fulbright producer

February 4, 2026

Wildcats pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English through global program