Featured News
Summit of Black Studies Doctoral Programs to be Held at Northwestern
For the first time ever, faculty and students from each of the nation's 11 universities that award doctorates in the field of African American studies will come together for a conference, to be held April 12-14 in Evanston, IL.

Chemist Receives National Academy of Sciences Award
Professor Tobin Marks, a world leader in organometallic chemistry, chemical catalysis, materials science, organic electronics, solar energy, photovoltaics and nanotechnology, received the 2012 National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences.
'Girl Power' Surges in India
Economist Lori Beaman co-authored a study suggesting than an affirmative action law in India has improved women's attitudes toward higher career aspirations and education goals.
A Tiny Worm Points to Big Promise
Research led by biologist Richard Morimoto identifies new genes and pathways that prevent protein misfolding and toxic aggregation, keeping cells healthy, and also identifies small molecules with therapeutic potential that restore health to damaged cells.
Dean's Office Bulletins
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Why Choose Weinberg College?

Explore a wealth of reasons to pursue undergraduate studies at Weinberg, from our wide-ranging curriculum and immersive research opportunities to our lakeshore campus, proximity to Chicago, and diverse, passionate community.
Videos: Find It Here: Weinberg students' perspectives | Make a Difference: Facets of the Weinberg experience.
Featured Events
Jews in China
Monday, February 13, 4:00-5:30 PM
Pan Guang, scholar of Jewish Studies in China, addresses the legends, history and perspective of Jews in China.
Pakistani Brooklyn, Where You At?
Wednesday, February 15, 4:00-6:00 PM
Lecture by Junaid Rana, who has written extensively about Islamophobia, U.S.-Pakistani relations, community organizing and social movements. He is associate professor in Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
A Racist Love Note: Stereotypes and Caricatures on Early 20th Century Valentine's Day Cards
Thursday, February 16, 7:00-8:00 PM
School of Communication associate professor Harvey Young, Jr. discusses early 20th century (1910-1930) Valentine's Day postcards featuring stereotypes and caricatures of African Americans.
Graduate Studies
Through The Graduate School at Northwestern, Weinberg offers a range of academic degree and certificate programs. Many include opportunities to pursue cutting-edge research with leading faculty.
Freshman Focus
Essential information about freshman seminars, advising resources, planning your year, and more.
Alumni and Friends
Catch up with the latest issue of Crosscurrents, featuring:
- The man behind the College's name,
- An alum who has words for the President, and
- Weinberg scholars shedding light on the Arab Spring and its impact.

