“A diverse community is essential to achieve our mission of creating the best possible learning environment and educational experience, because only by exploring issues with people of different backgrounds and viewpoints can we challenge our assumptions, test our ideas and broaden our understanding of the world." — Daniel Linzer, Provost
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Faculty
Education Week Highlights Kirabo Jackson's Research on Paying Students for AP Scores
President Obama recognizes mentoring program led by Teresa Woodruff
Students
Graduate and McCormick schools showcase efforts at Best Practices Forum
News
Northwestern, ETHS Formalize Ties
New partnership to focus on STEM education, University/high school collaboration
STEM Program Helps Women STEM Faculty Members Navigate Academia
Northwestern and the University of Chicago have established a joint project to increase the tally of female professors tenured in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
What Shields Gay Youth from Suicide?
Love from family and friends offer most protection, while bullying causes highest risk
Northwestern University Press Book Wins National Book Award
Award for poetry goes to Nikky Finney for “Head Off & Split: Poems”
Events
Thursday, May 31 - 1:00 pm
LGBT Safe Space Training
Feinberg School of Medicine LGBT Safe Space Training. Pre-registration required. Attend this training to learn the basics of becoming an ally to individuals on campus who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.