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time.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Northwestern University's Deal With Student Protesters Offers Example of Successful Negotiations

The agreement at Northwestern University demonstrates successful negotiations between anti-war demonstrators and administrators. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Education

Northwestern University Agrees to Full Disclosure of Israeli Investments

Northwestern University administration pledges to disclose investments supporting Israeli apartheid and consider divestment. [ more ]
www.poynter.org
3 months ago
Education

Facing outrage, Northwestern student newspaper publisher will attempt to intervene in vandalism' case

The publisher of Northwestern's student newspaper is attempting to intervene in the case of two students charged for distributing parody front pages.
The charges faced by the students sparked backlash from staff, alumni, and campus groups who are calling for the charges to be dropped. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Education

Northwestern being investigated by US Department of Education over accusations of campus antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war

The U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation into accusations of antisemitism at Northwestern University.
The complaint against Northwestern alleges that the university failed to respond appropriately to incidents of harassment and discrimination against Jewish students. [ more ]
Axios
6 months ago
Education

Northwestern's first incarcerated class to graduate

Northwestern University's first class of incarcerated students will graduate with bachelor's degrees
This is the first time incarcerated students will receive degrees from a top-ranked university [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Law

He got a college degree in prison. Now he's off to a prestigious law school

McKinley, after being in prison for over two decades, is now preparing to study at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, the first from the Northwestern University's Prison Education Program to be accepted into any law school.
Northwestern University's Prison Education Program (NPEP) provides educational opportunities, including bachelor's degrees, to incarcerated individuals, with McKinley being part of the groundbreaking inaugural class. [ more ]
News Center
1 month ago
Medicine

Eminent Epidemiologist Mercedes Carnethon Named Chair of Preventive Medicine - News Center

Dr. Mercedes Carnethon appointed as Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University.
Dr. Carnethon's research focuses on the epidemiology of cardiovascular and chronic diseases, addressing disparities in health outcomes. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Northwestern University to begin Ryan Field demolition by month's end to make way for new stadium

Northwestern University plans to demolish Ryan Field and build a new stadium.
The new stadium will host full-capacity concerts and other events, despite opposition from nearby residents. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Chicago and Northwestern police respond to reports of shots fired at downtown campus, according to alert

Shots were fired outside Northwestern University's downtown campus.
Police are responding to the incident and university affiliates have been advised to seek shelter. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: Thousands gather to mourn fallen Chicago firefighter

Chicago firefighter Andrew Price, known for completing the annual fitness challenge in costume, was remembered by family and fellow firefighters as warm, adventurous, and a prankster.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration cleared all asylum-seekers from a crowded police station as winter approaches.
Evanston City Council voted to permit Northwestern University to rebuild Ryan Field and allow six concerts a year there. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Career

Winnetka lawyer who filed first Northwestern hazing suit named Chicago Lawyer Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year

Patrick A. Salvi II named Chicago Lawyer Magazine's 'Person of the Year'
Salvi recognized for his work in the legal community, including representing former Northwestern University football players in a hazing and abuse lawsuit [ more ]
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