Northwestern University is a private American research university located in the northern suburbs of Chicago , Evanston , Illinois . Included in the list of 20 best universities in the world and is one of the best universities in the United States [1] . It is one of the oldest universities in the state of Illinois . It was founded in 1851 .
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| Motto | lat Quaecumque sunt vera Greek Ὁ Λόγος πλήρης χάριτος καὶ ἀληθείας English Whatsoever things are true Russian What is only true ( Philippians 4: 8 AV) English The word full of grace and truth Russian The word ... full of grace and truth ( Gospel of John 1:14) |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Type of | private |
| Trust fund | $ 11.014 billion |
| The president | Morton Shapiro |
| Location | Evanston , Illinois , USA |
| Students | 21 208 |
| Bachelors | 8 353 |
| Masters and Doctors | 12 855 |
| Teachers | 3 401 |
| Color | Purple |
| Mascot | Willy wild cat |
| Official site | www.northwestern.edu |
At the university, 19 Nobel laureates , 38 Pulitzer Prize winners , 6 McArthur Foundation scholarship holders , 16 Rhodes scholarship holders , 65 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and two judges of the United States Supreme Court studied, studied or taught at the university. It ranks 10th in the world in terms of the university’s trust fund, which amounts to $ 11.08 billion.
Content
- 1 History
- 2 Structure
- 2.1 Undergraduate and graduate schools
- 2.2 Higher education
- 3 Academic Information
- 3.1 Positions and Rating
- 3.2 Tuition
- 3.3 Admission
- 4 University Awards
- 5 famous teachers
- 6 Famous Alumni
- 7 Student life
- 7.1 Traditions
- 8 Sports
- 9 Notes
- 10 Links
History
The history of the creation of Northwestern University dates back to the meeting on May 31, 1850 of nine prominent Chicago entrepreneurs, Methodist leaders and lawyers who came to the idea of creating the first university in the Northwest Territory . On January 28, 1851, the Illinois General Assembly granted a charter for trustees of Northwestern University, making it the first University of Illinois to be established [2] [3] .
John Evans, after whom the city of Evanston was named, bought 379 acres (153 ha) of land along Lake Michigan in 1853 , and Philo Judson devised a plan for the construction of the city of Evanston. The first university building ( Old College ) opened on November 5, 1855 [2] . To raise funds for its construction, Northwestern University sold $ 100 of “Eternal Fellowships”, which entitle the buyer and his heirs to study at the university for free [2] [4] . In 1873, Evanston College for Ladies merged with Northwestern University, and Francis Willard , who later became known as a suffragette and as one of the founders of the Women's Christian Union , became the first female dean. Willard College (1938) is named after her. Northwestern University recognized its first female students in 1869 , and the first woman graduated from the university in 1874 [2] .
The university introduced its first inter-university football team in 1882, later becoming one of the founders of the Big Ten conference. In the 1870s and 1880s, Northwestern University joined the existing schools of law, medicine, and dentistry in Chicago. Law School named after Pritzker Northwestern University is the oldest law school in Chicago. As the university increased its wealth and developed new directions, the number of students increased, these schools were combined with a baccalaureate in Evanston. The result was a modern research university, combining professional, graduate and undergraduate programs that gave equal weight to teaching and research. [5]
Structure
Undergraduate and graduate schools
Campus in Evanston
- Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences (1851)
- School of Communication (1878)
- School of Music (1895)
- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (1909)
- School of Journalism (1921)
- School of Education and Social Policy (1926)
- School of Professional Education (1933)
Higher Education
Campus in Evanston
- School of Management (1908)
- High School (1910)
Campus in Chicago
- School of Medicine (1859)
- School of Law (1859)
- School of Management (1908)
- School of Professional Education (1933)
Academic Information
Positions and Rating
Northwestern University is the largest university in the United States, in 2013 the amount of funding reached 7.9 billion dollars. Between 2010 and 2011, Northwestern University became one of the most important research universities in the United States. The university is a founding member of the G-10 conference and remains the only private university among the conference participants. As of 2018, Northwestern University ranks 20th in the list of the best universities in the world [6] .
Tuition
The cost of training as of the 2019-2020 school year was $ 78,654, this includes the cost of training - $ 56, 232, accommodation - $ 17,019, textbooks - $ 3,839, insurance $ 514, and other expenses - $ 1,050. [7] University student financial assistance is based on grants, scholarships, and other programs. All financial assistance depends on the family income of students.
Admission
Northwestern University is one of the most competitive in the country. In 2018, more than 40,425 students sent their applications for admission to undergraduate studies. According to the Early Program, out of 4,049 applications, 1,072 people were accepted, and the percentage of applicants was 25%. According to the General Program, only 2,320 students out of 36,518 entered, and thus the percentage of admission was 6.35%. In total, out of 40,425 applications for admission, only 3,392 students were accepted, which amounted to 8.4% of the total number of applications. This makes the university one of the most difficult educational institutions for admission in the country.
University Awards
- Nemmers Math Prize
- Nemmers Prize in Economics
Famous Teachers
- Philip Kotler - professor of international marketing, is considered the father of modern marketing;
- Gary Saul Morson - professor of Slavic studies, author of numerous books;
Famous Graduates
See: Category: North-West University Graduates
The university has over 225,000 graduates worldwide. Among them are many prominent personalities in the fields of business, politics, law, science, education, medicine, media, and art. Among them, the American senator and presidential candidate - George McGovern , Nobel laureate in economics - George Stigler , Nobel laureate in literature - Sol Bellow , Pulitzer prize laureate - Ned Rohmer , and many others. The university ranks 9th in the United States in the number of graduates-billionaires.
The University's School of Communications is known for its many prominent actors, actresses, screenwriters, directors and producers. Famous film and television graduates include: Anne Margret , Warren Beatty , David Schwimmer , Anne Dudeck, Zach Braff , Zoe Deschanel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus , Megan Mullally , Dermot Mulroney , Charlton Heston , well-known presenter - Seth Myers , series producer Arrow , People of the Future , Flash , Supergirl , Riverdale - Greg Berlanti, winner of five Emmy awards, two Grammys - Stephen Colbert , and others. Also, the School of Communications graduated from the famous American actress - Meghan Markle , now known as Megan, Duchess of Sussex.
The School of Journalism named after D. Medill graduated from many famous journalists and political activists, including 38 Pulitzer Prize winners. The science fiction writer, author of the song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, filmed as the popular game Game of Thrones series, George Martin , received a bachelor's and master's degree from the School of Journalism.
Student life
Traditions
Students have many traditions, the most famous of which is the Stone Painting , which was presented to the university by 1902 graduates. The university also organizes the country's largest student charity dance marathon , which lasts about 30 hours. Thanks to the marathon, students managed to raise more than $ 13 million for charity.
Another famous tradition is the Scream , which is held annually, at 9:00 in the evening, before the exams. Students open windows, or gather in yards and scream.
Sports Programs
All sports teams at Northwestern University are called Wildcats and speak at the Big Ten conference . The university supports 19 sports disciplines - 8 male and 11 female [8] . University American Football Team home games at Ryan Field ; the basketball team, wrestlers and volleyball teams play at the Welsh Ryan Arena .
From 2005 to 2009, the women's Lacrosse University team won five NCAA championship titles in a row, did not lose a single match in the seasons of 2005 and 2009, and also won two more champion titles in 2011 and 2012 [9] [10] [11] . The men's basketball team became the national champion of the Helms Athletic Foundation in 1931 [12] . The American football team since 1936 was included in the top ten teams according to the AP version 73 times and eight times became the champion of the Big Ten conference [13] [14] [15] . From 1979 to 1982, the team played 34 games in a row in a row, setting the NCAA Division 1 record break [16] [17] . From 1949 to 1996, the Wildcats never participated in bowling games, and only in 1996 the team got into the Rose Bowl .
Notes
- ↑ Top World Universities 2018 .
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 Williamson, Harold F .; Wild, Payson S. (1976). Northwestern University, A history, 1850-1975. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University Press. ISBN 0-8101-0463-6
- ↑ “The Northwestern University Charter and Amendments” ( PDF ). Northwestern university
- ↑ "Perpetual Scholarships provided early university funding . " Northwestern University. Archived from the original
- ↑ Williamson, Harold F. (Harold Francis), 1901-1989. Northwestern University: a history, 1850-1975 . - Evanston, Ill.: Northwestern University, [© 1976]. - xiii, 403 pages p. - ISBN 0810104636 , 9780810104631.
- ↑ Top World Universities 2018 .
- ↑ Tuition and Aid: Undergraduate Admissions - Northwestern University . admissions.northwestern.edu. Date of appeal October 13, 2019.
- ↑ Northwestern University Facts . Northwestern University. Date of treatment August 20, 2008. Archived June 21, 2008.
- ↑ Lomonico, David . Northwestern completes four-peat in women's lacrosse , ESPN (May 25, 2008).
- ↑ Northwestern wins 5th straight title , ESPN (May 24, 2009).
- ↑ Northwestern Women's Lacrosse Archives (Unavailable link) . Northwestern University. Date of treatment May 21, 2013. Archived May 26, 2013.
- ↑ 100 Great Moments in Big Ten Men's Basketball History (link not available) . Big Ten Official Athletic Site. Date of treatment May 15, 2009. Archived July 25, 2011.
- ↑ Appearances in AP Top 10 . AP Poll Archive. Date of treatment March 7, 2010. Archived March 28, 2012.
- ↑ Appearances in at # 1 in AP Poll . AP Poll Archive. Date of treatment March 7, 2010. Archived March 28, 2012.
- ↑ Northwestern Football History Database . NationalChamps.net. Date of treatment May 2, 2009.
- ↑ Bumiller, Elisabeth . The Streak! Northwestern Sets Football Record, 29 Demoralizing Losses in a Row; Northwestern's Streak (November 9, 1981), C. D1.
- ↑ Pomerantz, Gary . Northwestern: Paradise Found After 34 Lost Weekends (September 25, 1982), S. F1.