Seeking to help address climate change, Northwestern announced Thursday it has established new guidelines for investments related to fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions. “As an institution with global influence, Northwestern is committed to taking into account ethical considerations in our investment decisions,” outgoing Board of Trustees Chair J. Landis Martin said in a University news.
Vice President for Student Affairs Julie Payne-Kirchmeier announced in April that she will leave Northwestern to become vice president for student success for the Indiana University system. Payne-Kirchmeier has worked at NU since 2012 and will begin her new role on Aug. 1. The Daily spoke with Payne-Kirchmeier about her time at NU, how the.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of death. Evanston resident and transgender activist Elise Malary’s death was ruled a drowning by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Evanston Police Department reported Thursday. The office classified her manner of death as “undetermined” and did not find evidence of traumatic injuries from, at or near the.
Northwestern University Dance Marathon named Little Heroes League as its primary beneficiary for 2023. Little Heroes League, a nonprofit organization that helps coordinate care for babies with multiple health challenges, supports families in the Chicago area. NUDM’s funds will go toward expanding the organization’s services within and beyond the area, providing services for up to.
Speakers called on Northwestern’s Class of 2022 to come together to work against national and global injustice Monday during the University’s first in-person Commencement since 2019. Former New York Times reporter and bestselling author Isabel Wilkerson delivered this year’s Commencement speech. Wilkerson, who received an honorary degree during the ceremony, shared details about working on.