Ben Gorvine News Today

Psychology Prof. Ben Gorvine, the Southwest Area’s faculty-in-residence, said he hosts about seven events at Willard Hall every quarter. Usually, he brings a special guest: Josie, a rescue dog who lives with Gorvine on campus.  Gorvine adopted Josie in 2019, about a year after he moved into Willard. Many Willard residents know her for her...

Seven Northwestern faculty members are being honored with 2023 University Teaching Awards. The annual recognition is given to professors who demonstrate excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching.

Northwestern honored seven undergraduate professors with the 2023 University Teaching Award, NU announced in a news release Tuesday. The award grants recipients a salary stipend for the next three years and provides additional funds for professional development.  To receive the award, deans of NU’s schools or colleges nominate exceptional undergraduate professors. A committee chaired by...

Starting in fall 2022, residential areas will have a brand new component: area councils, which are the latest addition to the residential framework, announced in 2018.  The system gives students a chance to participate directly in creating community-building events in four areas: North, Northeast, South and Southwest. All students who live on campus live in...