Building community, fighting for justice. A digital exhibit by Northwestern scholars profiles the lives of 25 Black men and women who were active in the struggle for racial justice in 19th-century Illinois. bit.ly/49bZUNe | #BlackHistoryMonth

Northwestern has been named a The Fulbright Program Top Producing Institution for the 20th consecutive year—with thirty students and alumni receiving #Fulbright awards. bit.ly/4bEyUaA Meet a few of our Fulbrighters 🔽

On campus this winter, you may see gallon jugs attached to trees, filling with clear raw sap. 🍁💧 Students in Prof. Eli Suzukovich's "Maple Syrup & Climate Change" course are tapping trees to examine the effects of climate change on soil & plant life: bit.ly/3OGbury

Two Northwestern faculty members—Daniel Lecoanet and Ananth Shankar—have been awarded a prestigious 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship from the Sloan Foundation. Congratulations! bit.ly/42Krv5M | #SloanFellow

.Northwestern students in the Chicago Field Studies program at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs: "Rising Voices, Lasting Impact: Meet Global Next Gen Changemakers" wcas.nu/3wlaZwJ Photos: Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Ana Miyares Photography and Nina Wieda

Many parents worry that discussing racism with their children could increase their biases. A Northwestern study shows the opposite: Guided discussions on race significantly reduced anti-Black bias in both white parents and their children. bit.ly/48sGiTC

.@Dichtel's latest technology, which utilizes a material derived from corn and is capable of rapidly binding PFAS as water flows through it, is currently undergoing testing as part of the Current's ReNEW initiative. #PFASFree #WaterPurification axios.com/local/chicago/…

.Daniel Galvin, Chloe Thurston, sandy waxman, Silvia Vannutelli, Sylvia Perry, Eli Finkel, and @elisajacome were awarded IPR seed grants to launch their research in new directions, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations. spr.ly/6016nhDjA

Jalin Jackson is a PhD candidate in Black Studies in Weinberg College at Northwestern, specializing in the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in digital technologies, particularly within video games. Jalin is a Mellon Cluster Fellowship recipient. Read more here: spr.ly/6015nh3fW

"“Maple Syrup and Climate Change”... gives students an opportunity to learn not only about the syrup industry and its impact on Native American and non-Native communities, but also to manually tap and monitor maple trees throughout tapping season" news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/0…

Thrilled to have hosted Cammi Tirico from Northwestern at #IAS_NUQ Northwestern Qatar! Cammi, a senior Weinberg College at Northwestern International & Area Studies at Northwestern is working on her thesis project on the intersection of sports and politics in the Gulf. Eager for more Northwestern x Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South collaborations. Stay tuned!

Ahead of #LeapDay tomorrow, Prof. Shane Larson (Shane L. Larson) explains why we add an extra day to our calendars—every four years. CIERA | Weinberg College at Northwestern

Join us in Chambers Hall on Monday at noon for a talk by Northwestern Political Science prof. Mary McGrath on "Structured Discussion Across the Climate Divide: NU Friends and Family Climate Change Program." spr.ly/6018XzmGr

Daniel Kim ’20 finds a career inspired by his life experiences through Northwestern's Chicago Field Studies, where students get guidance on choosing internships based on their passions and values and succeeding in the professional world. Meet Daniel: wcas.nu/4bXZImE

On this #InternationalWomensDay2024, we recognize the women who are a part of our core faculty at #NUChemistry. They serve as catalysts for change, pioneers in innovation, and guiding leaders, inspiring us to pursue excellence and create a positive influence on the world. 💜

Northwestern Fulbright Week (April 8–12) offers students, faculty & staff opportunities to learn about Fulbright grants, make new connections & increase their chances of success. Explore the event lineup, including a public keynote/reception & lecture: spr.ly/6015ZkgY9

Today's the day! The much-hyped total solar eclipse will pass across North America. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the event—including how to protect your eyes & what to expect if viewing in the Chicago area: bit.ly/4alBl0Z Weinberg College at Northwestern | CIERA

Will in the Water: Northwestern Chemistry professor @Dichtel is one of fewer than 2,000 humans to have completed a swim across the English Channel. 🌊🏊‍♂️ Dive into Will's incredible journey and learn about his remarkable experience during the epic swim: wcas.nu/englishchannel

During a heat wave, ‘stay indoors’ can bring hazards, too. A study (➡️ wcas.nu/heatwave) finds those without central air are most vulnerable to changing climate patterns and warmer nights.

The American Studies Program Northwestern celebrates its 50th Anniversary! 🎂 The Program has been a lively example of interdisciplinary study, intellectual curiosity, and scholarly camaraderie for half a century. Discover how the program evolved: wcas.nu/americanstudies