June 3, 2020 To our black colleagues and students, we stand with you. As we move forward, we remain your advocates in the implementation of policies, practices, and ways of being that ensure Northwestern will be a safer, equitable, and just community for our black staff, faculty, students, and administrators.  Sekile NzingaInterim Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion  Manuel Cuevas-TrisánVice President for Human Resources | sekile nzinga, manuel cuevas trisan, diversity | Sekile Nzinga, Manuel Cuevas-Trisán |
June 2, 2020 In light of the U.S. government’s recent proclamation on the suspension of entry "of certain students and researchers from the People's Republic of China," we want to express Northwestern University’s commitment to being an inclusive, global academic community.  Kathleen HagertyInterim Provost  Milan MrksichVice President for Research | kathleen hagerty, milan m?rkisch, international | Kathleen Hagerty, Milan Mrksich |
May 31, 2020 Northwestern’s commitment to equity in all forms is unwavering. I know that we have work to do before this commitment is fully realized, but I assure you that we will not stop working toward this goal. Kathleen HagertyInterim Provost | | Kathleen Hagerty |
May 31, 2020 As your Vice President for Student Affairs, it is my purpose to work toward the creation of a truly inclusive Northwestern in a way that honors the experiences and stories of those most impacted by racial injustice.  Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs | julie payne-kirchmeier, student affairs, racial injustice | Julie Payne-Kirchmeier |
May 29, 2020 We can all increase our resolve to create a Northwestern community, and a world, where all people are accorded the dignity and the safety they deserve.  Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor | president morton schapiro, minneapolis | Morton Schapiro |
May 22, 2020 Northwestern has developed a set of Core Responsibilities that will guide our return to campus strategy and approach. These depend on all of us working together to protect the health and well-being of our community. Kathleen HagertyInterim Provost  Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs  Luke FigoraSenior Associate VP and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer | coronavirus | Kathleen Hagerty, Craig Johnson, Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, Luke Figora |
May 11, 2020 We want to thank you for the collective resolve and teamwork you have displayed in recent weeks as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended all of our lives. At a moment such as this, we are proud to be a part of a forward-looking, caring community. So many of our people have made remarkable personal sacrifices. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Kathleen HagertyInterim Provost Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance | finances, president morton schapiro | Morton Schapiro, Kathleen Hagerty, Craig Johnson |
April 22, 2020 Due to ongoing guidance from public officials and public health authorities, it is clear for the greater good of our community that Northwestern must conduct commencement and confer degrees in a virtual format. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor | commencement, graduates, president, morton schapiro | Morton Schapiro |
April 16, 2020 I want to offer you some perspective on how Northwestern is adjusting plans for the short-term and long-term due to the global coronavirus emergency. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor | president, morton schapiro, covid-19, financial | Morton Schapiro |
April 13, 2020 Even though we may be physically distant, our Northwestern community is here for you as we all work toward developing, maintaining and enhancing our sense of well-being. Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs | well-being, students | Julie Payne-Kirchmeier |
April 6, 2020 While our university family is scattered far and wide, we will continue to teach, learn and push forward the frontiers of knowledge. This is only possible through the remarkable efforts of our faculty and staff, and the extraordinary resilience and flexibility of our students. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor | spring quarter, coronavirus | Morton Schapiro |
March 20, 2020 It’s been said that great people, and great generations, are forged in circumstances that test and refine their best qualities. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor | president morton schapiro, coronavirus, spring break | Morton Schapiro |
March 4, 2020 After careful consideration, Northwestern is canceling all University-sponsored Spring Break trips to international destinations involving undergraduate and graduate/professional school students due to multiple factors associated with the spread of COVID-19 here and abroad. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs | coronavirus, spring break | Morton Schapiro, Craig Johnson, Julie Payne-Kirchmeier |
February 28, 2020 At Northwestern, we are taking proactive measures to safeguard the well-being of our community as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread to some 40 nations around the world. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs | coronavirus | Morton Schapiro, Craig Johnson, Julie Payne-Kirchmeier |
February 18, 2020 Northwestern is launching an enhanced campus-wide emergency notification system to warn students, faculty, staff and visitors more quickly in the event of an immediate or imminent threat on campus, as well as other important situations. Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance  Bruce LewisChief of Police and Associate Vice President | emergency notification, AlertNU, Crime Notice, police | Craig Johnson, Bruce Lewis |
January 28, 2020 U7+ is an alliance of university presidents from countries that will participate in the 46th annual G7 Summit, to be held this summer at Camp David. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor | U7+, Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, president morton schapiro | Morton Schapiro |
January 21, 2020 Provost Jonathan Holloway will become the 21st president of Rutgers University, effective July 1, 2020. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor | provost, jonathan holloway | Morton Schapiro |
January 16, 2020 The world needs universities to make ambitious commitments to address global problems. At Northwestern, we are excited to play our part. The forthcoming strategic plan will articulate university-wide priorities and set a course for action and impact.  Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | global strategic plan, buffett institute for global affairs | Jonathan Holloway |
January 13, 2020 This month, the Northwestern community will celebrate the legacy of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr, contemplating his historic achievements and his enduring call for us to raise our sights ever higher. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | martin luther king jr. | Morton Schapiro, Jonathan Holloway |
January 9, 2020 The University’s academic and fiscal fundamentals are sound. An unprecedented period of growth in recent years has cemented our status as a Top 10 institution with an endowment just under $11 billion. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance | finances, budget, investment | Morton Schapiro, Jonathan Holloway, Craig Johnson |
November 12, 2019 Journalism is under assault in a variety of spheres. But my hope is that we at Northwestern can model ways in which a community can promote freedom of the press while also demonstrating how we conduct healthy and respectful debate.  Charles WhitakerDean of the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications | journalism, medill, daily northwestern, charles whitaker | Charles Whitaker |
November 11, 2019 Northwestern is one of 28 institutional founding members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s (NASEM) Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | NASEM, harassment, title IX | Jonathan Holloway |
November 7, 2019 Continuing a recent tradition, we will observe Winter Recess on Dec. 26, 27 and 30, 2019, in order to offer an extended break to our University community. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance | winter recess | Morton Schapiro, Jonathan Holloway, Craig Johnson |
October 31, 2019 The staff engagement survey of 2017 provided invaluable insights, which have continued to drive change across Northwestern. Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance  Priya HarjaniInterim Vice President for Human Resources | staff engagement survey | Jonathan Holloway, Craig Johnson |
October 17, 2019 We write with an important update on changes to the academic calendar and to share some exciting news about commencement. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | academic calendar, commencement | Morton Schapiro, Jonathan Holloway |
October 10, 2019 Critical partnerships with students, faculty, staff, alumni and our Evanston and Chicago communities demonstrate Northwestern’s commitment to students' well-being and can be seen in many ways. Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs | health, well-being, students, help | Julie Payne-Kirchmeier |
October 8, 2019 I am pleased to announce our plans to create a professional ombuds office at Northwestern to serve students, faculty and staff. The office will help individuals navigate resources and offices at the University. Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | ombuds | Jonathan Holloway |
October 7, 2019 To mark the 150th anniversary of coeducation at Northwestern, we are celebrating our community of remarkable individuals — past, present and future. Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs | 150 years of women | Jonathan Holloway, Craig Johnson, Julie Payne-Kirchmeier |
October 1, 2019 It is essential that we hold each other accountable for creating a culture where community members feel comfortable coming forward to report discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct to the Office of Equity, and where we make clear to one another that this behavior is not tolerated. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor Craig JohnsonSenior Vice President for Business and Finance | discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct | Morton Schapiro, Jonathan Holloway, Craig Johnson |
September 26, 2019 We are excited to announce that we are starting to implement an initiative this fall that will directly benefit our undergraduates, particularly those who identify as first-generation, low-income and/or marginalized and underrepresented minority students. Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor Julie Payne-KirchmeierVice President for Student Affairs | undergraduate student lifecycle | Jonathan Holloway, Julie Payne-Kirchmeier |
September 24, 2019 For those of you who are returning to our campuses this week, we hope the summer was a time of renewal. For those of you who are just beginning your adventure at Northwestern, we welcome you to one of the most distinctive places you will find anywhere in American higher education. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | Welcome, Fall | Morton Schapiro, Jonathan Holloway |
September 20, 2019 The Faculty Pathways Initiative is a groundbreaking new multi-year program with the goal of accelerating faculty members’ development and advancement across their careers. Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | Faculty Pathways Initiative | Jonathan Holloway |
August 26, 2019 This fall marks 150 years since women could enroll as Northwestern undergraduate students. As we collectively mark this milestone — and celebrate the individuals who have shaped Northwestern — we have many opportunities to reflect upon the past and to recommit ourselves to improve the present and future. Morton SchapiroPresident and Professor Jonathan HollowayProvost and Professor | 150, women | Morton Schapiro, Jonathan Holloway |