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Extreme Cold Watch

An extreme cold watch has been issued for Chicago, Evanston and surrounding areas effective Thursday, January 22. At this time, University operations and scheduled events will continue as planned. Northwestern will provide updates as needed. 

Frostbite shuttles will run on the Evanston Loop and Campus Loop shuttle routes starting at 7:30 a.m and running through 6:15 p.m. 

If you must go out, follow cold weather safety practices. 

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Ryan Field Mural Contest

All current Northwestern students are invited to submit mural artwork that will create a unique and colorful backdrop outside the new Ryan Field.

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Appointments

Erik Luijten named new Northwestern provost

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MLK Day
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Northwestern’s MLK commemoration is a tribute to ‘Beloved Community’

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Neurons
Brain

NU-9 halts Alzheimer’s disease in animal model before symptoms begin

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University News

Committee named to search for Northwestern’s 18th president

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Workforce
Community Engagement

Workforce initiative connects Evanstonians to career opportunities

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Graduates
University News

Graduation events set for 2026

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Take a Northwestern Direction

#7 national university, with strength across all disciplines.

Northwestern is home to world class schools of medicine, journalism, communications, music and more. And, we're one of only four top-10 national universities also ranked in the top 20 in four graduate school rankings.

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Business School

Kellogg School of Management

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Education School

School of Education and Social Policy

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Law School

Pritzker School of Law

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Engineering School

McCormick School of Engineering

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What makes us Northwestern.

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Research
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Arts
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Evanston + Chicago
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Athletics

University Priorities

See our 11 current areas of focus as an institution.

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Advance the biosciences

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Harness the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence

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Foster interdisciplinary innovation among social sciences and global studies

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Lead in decarbonization, renewable energy and sustainability

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Enhance the creative and performing arts

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Deliver an outstanding educational experience for students

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Invest in our employees

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Build resilient students and a sense of belonging

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Promote access, opportunity and diversity

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Defend free expression and promote engagement across differences

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Enhance the student-athlete experience

Explore our People, Places and Events

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Northwestern Sailing Center

The on-campus center offers sailing classes, windsurfing and paddle boarding in Lake Michigan.

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Alumna Greta Lee

The actor’s Northwestern years prepared her for the reality of Hollywood.

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Dance Marathon

Since 1975, students have raised money for charity and danced the night away in this annual 15-hour dance party.

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Block Museum of Art

Northwestern University's art museum is home to extensive collections, exhibits and a film series.

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Professor Andrew Papachristos

Sociology professor Andrew Papachristos uses network science to curb gun violence.

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March Through the Arch

In this tradition, incoming Northwestern students march through campus while being cheered by their families.

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The Garage

The Garage is an entrepreneurial community where Northwestern students bring new ideas to life.

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Student-Athletes Nigel Prince and Reese Mayer

The athletes shore up the Wildcats’ back-line defense on the soccer pitch.

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Norris University Center

Our student center is home to events, dining and recreation spots like the student art studio and game room.

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