Northwestern University said its law school dean, Hari Osofsky, will step down from her post this summer to take another role at the university, an unusually short timeline for the departure of a senior academic official.

Hari Osofsky announced plans Wednesday to step down as dean of Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law this summer to pursue other leadership positions at the university.

The Chicago Stars pro women’s soccer team will “test run” at Northwestern in Evanston, exploring a move there in 2026 from Bridgeview.

Northwestern’s One Book One Northwestern program will not take place during the 2025-26 academic year, the University announced in a news release Wednesday. The decision comes as Nancy Cunniff, who has served as the campus reading program’s director since its founding 15 years ago,

About 500 workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 1 – including cooks, cashiers, dishwashers, and catering staff – ratified the new contract on Friday with Compass Group, the university's food service provider.

The program aims to advance veteran recruitment to the school as well as financial support for veterans in the business school.

Northwestern beat Stanford, arguably the greatest team ever, in Wednesday's NCAA women's final, sending Nguyen off a champion, 45 years after her parents immigrated from Vietnam.

As a world-class university, Northwestern manages a substantial amount of funding across its undergraduate and graduate schools. From faculty salaries and research grants, to campus maintenance and student services,

Northwestern President Michael Schill said the funding will be used to help promote “greater understanding around complex issues that fosters informed, respectful dialogue among students of all backgrounds.

Northwestern University is launching a new research institute to study young adults’ mental health, made possible by a $25 million donation from an anonymous donor.