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School Gives France Letter Addressed To Napoleon

AP | DON BABWIN | Posted 05.13.2013 | Chicago

EVANSTON, Ill. — Special delivery from Northwestern University to France: a letter from Napoleon Bonaparte's brother. The suburban Chicago scho...

Comfort and Style Make Bold Statements at Northeastern University

CollegeFashionista | Posted 05.01.2013 | Style
CollegeFashionista

Despite the inspiration that can be drawn from our international peers, the urban setting of Boston and various street style blogs, Northeastern students truly dress for themselves.

Why Northwestern: Normal and Smart

Write for the Future | Posted 04.23.2013 | College
Write for the Future

I have looked at all aspects of Wildcat life. I have studied the list of clubs and know that I will not have difficulty in finding clubs to join.

Fashion Variety on Northwestern University's Campus

CollegeFashionista | Posted 04.09.2013 | Style
CollegeFashionista

It's evident there's no one way to describe the trends and fashion tastes at Northwestern University in one word. As described and Christine displays, NU's student body is a collection of people from differing backgrounds and origins, who discover various sources of inspiration and influences.

From Northwestern to Broadway; The Waa-Mu Show at 54 Below

Richard Z. Chesnoff | Posted 04.05.2013 | Entertainment
Richard Z. Chesnoff

The extravagantly wild "Studio 54" is long gone. Its gigantic ground floor space has become the soberly enjoyable Roundabout Theatre. But it's sprawling East 54th Street basement now boasts a new New York landmark: one of the theater district's only surviving cabarets, the ever lively "54 Below."

Corporations, pro-business nonprofits foot bill for judicial seminars

The Center for Public Integrity | Posted 03.28.2013 | Politics
The Center for Public Integrity

By Chris Young, Reity O'Brien and Andrea Fuller March 28, 2013 This story was originally published by The Center for Public Integrity, which is a no...

When Solutions Only Look Like Solutions

Kyle McEntee | Posted 05.13.2013 | College
Kyle McEntee

Dean Dan Rodriguez has written a letter to his students at Northwestern University Law School to announce a class size reduction, a tuition increase, and a commitment to increase scholarships and to cover LRAP costs.

The Best Law Schools -- Or Are They!?

Posted 03.13.2013 | College

The all-important (or irrelevant, depending on who you ask) U.S. News & World Report rankings of the top law schools for 2014 were released Tuesday. ...

Northwestern University Dance Marathon Raises Over $1.2 Million for Charity (PHOTOS)

Justin Barbin | Posted 05.13.2013 | Chicago
Justin Barbin

Northwestern University held its 39th annual Dance Marathon (NUDM) from March 8-10 with over 1,000 college students participating and raising over $1.2 million dollars. $1,214,632 to be exact.

College Presidents: Bruised, Battered and Loving It

Barry Glassner | Posted 02.22.2013 | College
Barry Glassner

This is a volatile time for college presidents, who are under intense pressure from their boards and the government to modernize rapidly amid a revolution in online learning, information technology, and global education.

WATCH: Chicago Breaks New Ground With Gender Identity Clinic For Youth

The Huffington Post | JR Tungol | Posted 02.08.2013 | Gay Voices

The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, a pediatric teaching hospital for Northwestern University's medical school, will launch the ...

The 12 Most Popular Colleges For Journalism

Posted 01.14.2013 | College

There are a couple professions with approval ratings so low, one might wonder why anyone would head to college with a goal to work towards those caree...

Culture Stigmatizing Mental Illness Must Change

Cristina Traina | Posted 01.30.2013 | College
Cristina Traina

A life -- yours or someone else's -- is worth whatever it takes to protect it, including changing a culture that can lead to despair and working to remove the stigma that surrounds mental illness of any type. Our community needs every single one of you.

Joe Van Brussel

Graduate Students Across The Country Want A Blend Of Money And Meaning

HuffingtonPost.com | Joe Van Brussel | Posted 11.16.2012 | Home

Where does getting a paycheck meet making a difference? For some students around the country, the often-separate goals are coming together in a variet...

The Future Of LGBT Journalism

Camille Beredjick | Posted 12.31.2012 | Gay Voices
Camille Beredjick

It's easy to understand why LGBT media might be overlooked in a university journalism program. The curriculum often emphasizes national rather than community news. We're taught from the beginning to be objective, leaving little room to acknowledge our LGBT identities in our reporting.

Against the Odds, Illinois Green Party Plays a Long Game

John V. Santore | Posted 12.29.2012 | Chicago
John V. Santore

In an election cycle with historic levels of corporate donations, Illinois Green Party candidates reject corporate dollars. While they're running some candidates for high profile offices, they're focusing on local districts where they have a chance to win.

Student's Body Discovered Near Northwestern University

The Huffington Post | Ryan Grenoble | Posted 09.28.2012 | Crime

This story has been updated to reflect breaking news Northwestern University officials confirmed at a press conference the body of Harsha Maddula, ...

Father Believes Straight-A Son Was Kidnapped

The Huffington Post | Michael McLaughlin | Posted 09.27.2012 | Crime

The family of a missing pre-med student announced a $25,000 reward for tips leading to the 18-year-old who's been missing for five days. Northweste...

Officials Search Missing Student's Dorm Room

The Huffington Post | Andy Campbell | Posted 09.26.2012 | Crime

The FBI joined a desperate search for missing college sophomore Harsha Maddula, who was last seen leaving a party near Northwestern University's campu...

Straight-A Student Missing After Party

The Huffington Post | Andy Campbell | Posted 09.26.2012 | Crime

A Northwestern University pre-medicine student vanished after an off-campus party on Saturday, and the college has declared his disappearance an emerg...

Northwestern Football: Chicago's Big Ten Team Is Open For Business (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Chris Gentilviso | Posted 11.17.2012 | Chicago
Chris Gentilviso

Five years ago, Northwestern football and home-field advantage were far from synonymous. Now in 2012, that picture is a faint memory. Visiting fans instantly know that Chicago's Big Ten Team is open for business, with football at the center of its sales pitch.

Keeping Abreast of the News: The Body Parts in Your Face This Week

Michele Weldon | Posted 11.16.2012 | Media
Michele Weldon

Get a grip. Or, more importantly, let's loosen the grip on our cultural breast obsession. Enough with the boobs.

Top 10 Colleges with Unique Traditions

Unigo | Posted 11.04.2012 | College
Unigo

One of the best parts of college are those crazy nights where everyone participates in a tradition, from naked bike rides to midnight chants. Today's...

Lessons From Nora

Michele Weldon | Posted 08.28.2012 | Women
Michele Weldon

Her risky writing liberated me, made me feel that it was alright not to aspire to be a war correspondent, but to dream of artfully capturing the life in front of me.

HOLY MOLD! Woman Sees Jesus In Her Shower

Huffington Post | David Moye | Posted 06.01.2012 | Weird News

For most people, bathroom mold is a cross to bear. For Chyenna Richards in Houston, it's a sign that God is truly everywhere -- including her show...