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Mung Chiang has officially started his tenure as Northwestern’s 18th president.
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‘Vigil’ by acclaimed author George Saunders kicks off the new Campus Reading Program
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Two Northwestern faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Northwestern’s Community Benefits Agreement helps build a stronger Evanston
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Northwestern Sailing Center
The on-campus center offers sailing classes, windsurfing and paddle boarding in Lake Michigan.
Alumna Greta Lee
The actor’s Northwestern years prepared her for the reality of Hollywood.
Dance Marathon
Since 1975, students have raised money for charity and danced the night away in this annual 15-hour dance party.
Block Museum of Art
Northwestern University's art museum is home to extensive collections, exhibits and a film series.
Professor Andrew Papachristos
Sociology professor Andrew Papachristos uses network science to curb gun violence.
March Through the Arch
In this tradition, incoming Northwestern students march through campus while being cheered by their families.
The Garage
The Garage is an entrepreneurial community where Northwestern students bring new ideas to life.
Student-Athletes Nigel Prince and Reese Mayer
The athletes shore up the Wildcats’ back-line defense on the soccer pitch.
Norris University Center
Our student center is home to events, dining and recreation spots like the student art studio and game room.
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Big Medicare change slashes weight-loss drug costs for eligible seniors
July 1, 2026
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Northwestern historians on the history of the U.S.
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