Northwestern University

While 29% of Americans are still unvaccinated, nearly two-thirds of this group (19%) are concerned enough about the spread of COVID-19 to regularly wear a mask, and the No. 1 reason for a large majority of them is concern about family…

Coleen Coleman, senior associate dean of the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) at Northwestern, was selected for the 2021 Jean E. Shedd University Citizenship Award.Coleman received the award at a surprise ceremony on Oct. 20…

Northwestern community members who enjoy ice skating, participate in ice sports or want to learn are encouraged to visit the glistening ice rinks at Evanston’s new Robert Crown Center (1801 Main St.), free of charge.Students, faculty and…

Northwestern University has expanded social justice and anti-racism learning to 250 leaders across the University. The three-part series, called the Next 250, is underway with the first session already completed.Northwestern partnered…

After a major renovation over the past two years, Northwestern’s historic Black House will be rededicated today, Oct. 15, with a ribbon-cutting and grand reopening.The events are scheduled during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend so that the…

Northwestern Medicine scientists have shown for the first time that coronavirus vaccines and prior coronavirus infections can provide broad immunity against other, similar coronaviruses. The findings build a rationale for universal…

Student activists often graduate Northwestern without fanfare or recognition for their contributions to long-term campus change and growth. And while students aren’t expecting to be celebrated, four 2021 Northwestern graduates — described…

A Northwestern University research team has developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats, such as the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and chemical threats, such as those used in chemical…

A new Northwestern study finds that teachers tend to complain more about Black students and identify their behavior as problematic compared to white students — even though researchers found no differences when the children observed in a…

Northwestern University professor John A. Rogers is among eight recipients of the 2021 Order of Lincoln, the State of Illinois’ highest honor for professional achievement and public service. Called “Lincoln Laureates,” members of the…