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"I desperately want intelligent systems. But taking away our ability to reason and think—that’s horrible for humanity.” 🌊 Read more in Northwestern Magazine: spr.ly/60107P9Am

Riding the AI Wave

Kris Hammond helps us navigate the new world of human-AI interaction.

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Since joining Northwestern in 1998, Prof. Kris Hammond has dedicated his career to studying and developing #AI tools. He approaches artificial intelligence with cautious optimism that it can be our partner—not replacement—in a new information age.
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Northwestern Field Hockey @NUFHCats
Nov 7
B1G SEMIFINAL W 👏 'Cats claim the back-and-forth battle 🔒
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A new clue to ALS & frontotemporal dementia 🧠 A @NUFeinbergMed study explains a long-standing mystery of why nerve cells overfire in ALS and FTD—and highlights a promising new drug to slow or prevent disease progression: spr.ly/60177PgvV

A new clue to ALS and FTD: Faulty protein disrupts brain’s ‘brake’ system

Findings point to promising drug that restores neuron balance and may slow disease progression

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Northwestern Football
 @NUFBFamily
Nov 7
Friday Night Football in LA 😈
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Starting the season off with a 𝓦!
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This week on Things to do at NU... 🗺️ Explore the study abroad fair 🎨 Learn an ancient Ukranian art 👀 Side-eye your sources ...and more ⬇️ spr.ly/60147zIBo

Things to do at NU: Nov. 5 to 11

Our picks this week include the study abroad fair, an artist talk and more

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🗣️ Northwestern faculty sound off on the vital importance of federally funded research: magazine.northwestern.edu/vo…

Sound Off: Our Research Matters

Faculty attest to the vital importance of basic science.

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Our #ResearchMatters. 🔬
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Learn more about the design that converts a common chemotherapy drug into a "powerful, targeted cancer killer" that leaves healthy cells unharmed: spr.ly/601571v9v
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In a promising advance for cancer treatment, Northwestern scientists have re-engineered a common chemotherapy drug, making it more effective and less toxic.
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Halloween magic = chemistry in action ⚗️🎃 The @NUChemistry Halloween Demo Show brought science to life with some spooky experiments! 👻💥
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Northwestern Athletics
 @NU_Sports
Oct 31
Top Three 😼 Northwestern places third overall at the Big Ten Championships, its best team finish since 1986!
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Happy Halloween, Wildcats! 👻🎃 📸 Joshua Sukoff
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Northwestern Soccer @NUWSoccer
Oct 30
New Season Starts 𝐍𝐎𝐖. 🆚 USC 📺 B1G+ // tinyurl.com/4awkb694 📊 tinyurl.com/299bm8a6
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A bustling Evanston campus 🍃💜
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This week on Things to do at NU... 👻 🎥 Check out some spooky cinema at @NUBlockMuseum ⚽ Senior Night for @NUMensSoccer ✒️ A storytelling workshop at @TheWirtzCenter ...and more ⬇️ spr.ly/601978bkS

Things to do at NU: Oct. 29 to Nov. 4

This week, celebrate soccer seniors, learn to tell a stellar story and more

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🗓️ Mark your calendars, #NU2026! Northwestern's 168th Commencement will be held on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago. 🎓💜 See the full Graduation Weekend schedule ⬇️ spr.ly/60107Dn1O

Northwestern graduation events set for 2026

Graduates and guests will celebrate Commencement on June 14 at the United Center

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Northwestern’s FIR program includes five faculty members who live in apartments within several on-campus residence halls, providing a unique way for professors and students to connect outside the classroom: spr.ly/6017Ahc6U
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Say hello to the newest Faculty in Residence, Professors Aaron Shaw and Ordel Brown! 🏡
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