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Applications near record high
The University has received 15,639 applications for next fall’s freshman class, the second highest in history, an increase of 9.4 percent from the current year. |
Undergraduate tuition to increase 5.4 percent for 2004-05 academic yearUndergraduate tuition at Northwestern will increase 5.4 percent to $29,940 for the 2004-2005 academic year from the current year’s $28,404, University officials announced today. Bruce Rittmann elected to National Academy of EngineeringBruce E. Rittmann, John Evans Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, noted for his innovative work in environmental biotechnology, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest honors that can be accorded an engineer. Exhibit illustrates elevator’s urban influenceThe history and influence of the elevator on urban growth, technology, culture and the arts is the subject of the University Library’s newest exhibit on display in the Main Library’s first-floor exhibit space through March 19. Faculty will discuss genetics, stem cell medicine, nanotechnologyThree faculty members will deliver lectures as part of the Northwestern Explores program presented by the Northwestern Alumni Association at four locations around the country. Dance Marathon festivities begin March 5Autistic children and their families will be the main focus of the 500 dancers who will crowd the floor of the Louis Room at Norris University Center during the 30th annual Dance Marathon. HR News |
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Faculty honorsChad A. Mirkin, Richard P. Van Duyne, Michael R. Wasielewski and Wendy L. Wall NewsfeedStanford Shulman discusses the relationship between vaccines and autism Psychiatric illness, drug abuse common in jailed youthA study by Northwestern researchers shows that about half of teens in juvenile detention have two or more psychiatric disorders and substance abuse disorders.
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Recent awards near $17MThe Office of Research and Sponsored Programs reports |
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Profile: Mark Manderino
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