Gov. JB Pritzker, Morton Schapiro and three others to receive honorary degrees

Five distinguished individuals, including commencement speaker Gov. JB Pritzker and Northwestern President Emeritus Morton Schapiro, will receive honorary degrees during Northwestern’s 165th commencement ceremony at Ryan Field. 

Along with Pritzker and Schapiro, the following recipients will receive their honorary degrees at the ceremony: Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, retired vice chancellor and co-founder of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda; Sharon Bowen, commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and chair of the Board of the New York Stock Exchange; and Luis Valdez, playwright, director and founder of El Teatro Campesino.

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Northwestern named EPA energy efficiency partner for fourth consecutive year

Northwestern has earned the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This accolade is the highest honor given by the ENERGY STAR program, honoring businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. In 2020, Northwestern was the first university to ever receive the award.

Northwestern Fulbright Week

Northwestern’s Fulbright Week (April 10-14) will offer faculty, students and staff opportunities to learn about Fulbright grants, make new connections and increase their chances of a successful application. Events include an opening reception and keynote address, visiting lecture, an alumni panel and various information sessions.

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Watch nanoparticles grow into crystals

For the first time ever, researchers have watched the mesmerizing process of nanoparticles self-assembling into solid materials. These new insights could be used to design new materials, including thin films for electronic applications.

Watch this stunning discovery unfold right before your eyes.