Important information for submitting Fall 2026 course material requests (deadline Sept. 9)
August 18, 2026
News and Announcements
Stay up-to-date on news and announcements.
Read selected messages below, or visit our Newsletters page to read past faculty and staff newsletters. Additional messages can be found on the Leadership Notes.
William Reno named interim director of the Program of African Studies
August 17, 2026
Office of the Provost names 2026-27 Academic Leadership Program Fellows
August 3, 2026
Xuemao Wang to step down as dean of Libraries in 2027
June 30, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Adrian Randolph to step down as Weinberg dean after the 2026-27 academic year
June 24, 2026 – from Northwestern Now
Office of the Provost names Julie White Associate Provost for Administration, Finance and Facilities
June 15, 2026
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