The Latest Breaking News from Northwestern University

Opponents of Northwestern stadium sue city of Evanston

Evanston, Wilmette homeowners claim the city acted unlawfully, blast “commercialization” of the new football field the university plans to build.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023

Police issue all clear at Northwestern’s Chicago campus after reports of shots fired

Police say a large melee led to a woman firing a single shot in the 300 block of East Chicago Avenue about 9:06 p.m. Northwestern’s Chicago campus was placed on lockdown. No one is in custody.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2023

Students struck down with norovirus outbreak after $1 burrito event

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that affects people of all ages

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Evanston City Council calls a timeout on Northwestern’s Ryan Field plan

The university made a new $157.5 million public benefits offer that prompted the council to defer its final vote on Northwestern’s $800 million football stadium project.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

Greenland’s Glacier Retreat Doubles In 20 Years, New Study Reveals

Satellite images and historical aerial photos provide unprecedented insights into Greenland's accelerating glacier retreat.

Zenger · Nov 9, 2023

With government funding running out soon, expect more brinkmanship despite public dismay at political gridlock

Much of the news coverage of the discussions and negotiations aimed at averting a government shutdown on Nov. 17, 2023, relies on pundits and their unnamed sources, on leaks, speculation, wishful thinking and maybe even the reading of tea leaves. The Conversation tapped an expert on congressional behavior, Northwestern University…

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023

University Builds Robot-Designing AI, Churns Out Designs in Seconds

Researchers from Northwestern University created an AI algorithm that can build robots off of user prompts. For demo purposes, the AI was able to build a functioning robot in under 30 seconds.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 8, 2023

Staying Up All Night Rewires The Brain — And Could Be Key To Solving Mental Health

A team at Northwestern University traced the neural pathway that produces those dizzy feelings after a sleepless night in mice.

Inverse · Nov 8, 2023

New $800 million Ryan Field plan could be good for Evanston — but only if both sides benefit

The university, with its influence and $14 billion endowment, can do more to make its stadium expansion bid a winner for itself — and the public.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

Former Northwestern football captains share experiences of racism, being forced to conform to the ‘Wildcat Way’

“Coaches, trainers and staff told us that we needed to change the way we dressed, acted and styled our hair,” former player Rico Lamitte said Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023