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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd stands by the podium at the Buffett Institute as she presents.

Elizabeth Shakman Hurd talks U.S. border practices at Buffet Institute book event

May 22, 2025

Political science and religious studies Prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd spoke at a Wednesday book talk hosted by the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs about her latest book, “Heaven Has a Wall: Religion,...

 University President Michael Schill announced the creation of a new religious literacy program last month, but so far, no concrete plans have been implemented.

Northwestern’s new religious literacy program slow to get off the ground

September 30, 2024

University President Michael Schill announced the creation of a new religious literacy program through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion last month — but so far the program hasn’t...

LTE: An Open Letter from 186 Faculty — Stand up to pressure and reject calls for force

LTE: An Open Letter from 186 Faculty — Stand up to pressure and reject calls for force

May 2, 2024

To Chairman Barris, the Life Trustees, and the Charter Trustees of Northwestern University: We, the undersigned NU faculty of different backgrounds and political viewpoints, come together to salute...

LTE: An Open Letter from 158 Faculty — Let’s continue productive conversations

LTE: An Open Letter from 158 Faculty — Let’s continue productive conversations

April 28, 2024

To Mr. Peter Barris, chair, and other lifetime members of the Northwestern University Board of Trustees, We, the undersigned tenured Northwestern faculty of different backgrounds and political viewpoints,...

LTE: An Open Letter from 171 Faculty — Do not ban protest at NU

LTE: An Open Letter from 171 Faculty — Do not ban protest at NU

April 24, 2024

Dear President Schill and Provost Hagerty, Northwestern’s University Mission declares its commitment to encourage debate; champion access, diversity and belonging; strengthen our community; and care...

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