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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Location: Evanston, IL Enrollment: 7,400 (undergraduates) Founded: 1851 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple and White President: Henry Bienen Other Campus: Chicago |
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Location: Evanston, IL Enrollment: 7,400 (undergraduates) Founded: 1851 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple and White President: Henry Bienen Other Campus: Chicago |
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History
A Vision of a Great University | The Vision Realized | Timeline | Historic Moments Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. In 1853 the founders purchased a 379-acre tract of land on the shore of Lake Michigan 12 miles north of Chicago. They established a campus and developed the land near it, naming the surrounding town Evanston in honor of one of the University’s founders, John Evans. After completing its first building in 1855, Northwestern began classes that fall with two faculty members and 10 students. |
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Campuses
Two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre campus in Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in Chicago |
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Background
Northwestern University is an ambitious institution, striving for a level of preeminence achieved by only a handful of institutions in the world. It has distinguished itself as an institution that encourages innovation and the integration of experience across many fields. This culture positions Northwestern well to lead higher education in the 21st century in a world of great complexity and challenge. Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago. |
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Evanston ...
Located just north of Chicago, Evanston has a stunning natural setting on Lake Michigan with unique business districts, attractive homes on tree-lined streets, and pleasant public parks. Some facts and figures on Evanston ... Population (2000 Census): 74,239 Distance to Downtown Chicago: 13 miles Area: 8.5 sq. mi. Source: The City of Evanston, IL Official Website |
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Resource for current/prospective students
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