‘Vigil’ by acclaimed author George Saunders kicks off the new Campus Reading Program
May 13, 2026
Free Expression
One of Northwestern’s priorities is to defend free expression and promote engagement across differences.
Northwestern is addressing the growing barriers to discourse that hinder our progress as a society and is encouraging productive discussion across different corners of the university.
The Latest
Northwestern’s campus read is back
April 23, 2026
Students get a lesson from President Bienen in leadership and how to manage disagreement
March 30, 2026
Award-winning comedian Alex Edelman to perform at Northwestern
March 2, 2026
Northwestern’s MLK commemoration is a tribute to ‘Beloved Community’
January 12, 2026
Northwestern receives $20 million gift to create the Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement
September 3, 2025
Fighting for science
August 20, 2025
Senior art exhibition spotlights new techniques, artistic growth and community
May 23, 2025
‘The future of work is in disciplines working together’
May 14, 2025