Sylvia Perry, of the Department of Psychology, studies the formation of racial attitudes and practices designed to reduce prejudice. Through her work, she aims to help foster classroom environments, and a society-at-large, where everyone can achieve and thrive.
As …
Even before COVID, childcare was a challenge, but the pandemic’s swift economic plunge has only made it worse.
However, two Weinberg College faculty members are working to improve childcare, narrow childhood disparities, and improve the overall wellbeing of America’s children, …
Four Northwestern graduates from the class of 2021 have received Jazzy Johnson Waw-jashk Student Awards for their contributions as student activists. Three of these students, Karina Aguilar, Minna Ito, and Chloe Wong, graduated from Weinberg College.
The awards are presented …
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, President Biden has taken a harder stance against those unwilling to vaccinate by issuing vaccine mandates.
Professor James Druckman, of the Department of Political Science, found that most Americans continue to support his …
Weinberg College welcomes Eli Kean, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Gender & Sexuality Studies Program and Academic Adviser!
Kean recently shared what inspired them and what they feel is most fulfilling about teaching. Kean’s primary goal as an …
Weinberg College welcomes College Fellow Ahmad Greene-Hayes to the Department of African American Studies and the Department of Religious Studies!
Greene-Hayes describes the new book that he is currently working on and shares who played a role in inspiring …
As the world comes together to combat climate change, information about global access to water has become increasingly important.
Professor Sera Young, of the Department of Anthropology, created a 12-item Individual Water Insecurity Experience Scale (IWISE) that measures how …
In a press conference on Oct. 1, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announced new grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to Northwestern University and the University of Chicago for gun violence prevention research. The event was held at the …
The community is invited to the 32nd Annual Richard W. Leopold Lecture, delivered this year by author Dr. Richard Haass who will discuss his new book, The World: A Brief Introduction, at a virtual event on October 18, 2021 …
Professor Claire Sufrin, of Weinberg’s Department of Religious Studies, has been named a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in the category of Modern Jewish Thought and Experience.
Her book, “The New Jewish Canon: Ideas and Debates …