Xuemao Wang to step down as dean of Libraries in 2027
June 30, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
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Adrian Randolph to step down as Weinberg dean after the 2026-27 academic year
June 24, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Proposed federal research funding regulation revisions
June 10, 2026
Reflecting on the lasting impact of Provost Kathleen Hagerty
June 9, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Jinjoo Cho and Petia Vlahovska awarded Ver Steeg Fellowship
June 9, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Cynthia Coburn receives 2026 Walder Award
June 9, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Bookstore changes: Important faculty guidance for summer and fall course materials
June 4, 2026
Bookstore changes: Student guidance for returning spring book rentals and preparing for summer session
June 4, 2026
Northwestern researchers pitch ideas with environmental and health impact
May 29, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
‘Vigil’ by acclaimed author George Saunders kicks off the new Campus Reading Program
May 13, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Five top scholars receive the 2026 Nemmers Prize
May 6, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Seven honored with University Teaching Awards
April 30, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Vice President for Research Eric Perreault to step down
April 8, 2026
Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence announces strategic leaders
April 1, 2026 – from Northwestern Now