Emergency Notifications
The Northwestern University Emergency Notification System disseminates timely information to the campus community in the event of a threat to safety affecting the University. Emergency messaging keeps the community informed about threatening conditions and hazards.
AlertNU Notification
- For: An immediate or imminent life safety threat believed to be occurring on or near campus.
- What to do: Immediate action is required. Follow instructions in AlertNU communications.
- Example: Active aggressor reported on or near campus.
AlertNU messages may be sent via email, text, or phone calls and posted on digital screens and the Northwestern homepage, denoted with the color red.
To learn more about these messages, visit the Glossary of Emergency Terms.
AlertNU notices
| Date | Campus | Incident |
|---|---|---|
| 2-25-2024 | Evanston | Shots fired near 70 Arts Circle Dr. |
| 11-27-2023 | Chicago | Shots fired near Wieboldt Hall on Chicago Ave. |
| 8-19-2023 | Evanston | Person with a weapon near Judson Ave. and Grove St. |
| 7-15-2023 | Evanston | Person with a weapon near Lighthouse Beach |
| 5-22-2023 | Evanston | Threat to local business off-campus at Church St. and Chicago Ave. |
| 5-20-2023 | Evanston | Attempted abduction near Scott Hall |
| 4-12-2023 | Evanston | Shots fired at Clark Street Beach |