Featured News
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.
Anthropologist Elizabeth Brumfiel Dies at Age 66
Weinberg College is saddened by the death of Elizabeth Brumfiel, a leading scholar of Aztec archaeology and professor of anthropology at Northwestern. She brought the study of social and economic inequality to the forefront of archaeological research.
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
Michelle Alexander, Talk and Book Signing
Wednesday, February 1, 5:00-7:30 PM
Michelle Alexander, author of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," will discuss and sign copies of her book.
Science, the "Invincible and Strongest Ally" of Women's Rights?
Thursday, February 2, 5:00-6:30 PM
Postdoctoral fellow Kirsten Leng presents on feminism, sexology and sexual politics in Germany and Britain at the turn of the 20th century.
Queering Poetics: A Poetry Reading
Monday, February 6, 5:00-7:00 PM
Northwestern University's Poetry and Poetics Colloquium presents a poetry reading featuring Nathalie Stephens/Nathanaël and Ronaldo V. Wilson.
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.
