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Northwestern lauded for integrated approach to entrepreneurship

Ecosystem gives students an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset no matter their career path.

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Campus Life

Winter lights will illuminate campus again

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Athletics

Think you know Northwestern football?

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Space

Exercise helps astronauts’ hearts handle months in space, boosting prospects for Mars

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Facilities

Renovated building will enhance interdisciplinary connections at Northwestern

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Dark matter research
Space

Dark matter detector picks up a mysterious signal

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Medicine

Fitness program for transplant candidates linked to lower mortality

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Take a Northwestern Direction

#9 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 three top-10 national universities also ranked in the top 20 in four graduate school rankings.

#2
Education School

School of Education and Social Policy

#4
Business School

Kellogg School of Management

#9
Law School

Pritzker School of Law

#16
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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