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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Northwestern University

Northwestern was established in 1853 as a private research University with the campuses in Evanston and Chicago in Illinois of United States of America. This University covers 240 acres of its land. Northwestern University was founded by john Evans in the year 1851. The city of Evanston was also named after him. Northwestern University runs under the leadership of President Morton O. Schapiro and Provost Daniel I. Linzer.
Northwestern University has been ranked as a top national and global University as well.Northwestern University offers 124 undergraduate and 145 graduate professional programs. Northwestern University has 9000 undergraduate and 11000 graduate students with academic staffs of 4000. Northwestern University has established its campus in education city in Doha, Qatar for journalism and communication program.
This University endows $9.8 million which is the largest endowment in the United States of America. This University is also known as one of the most selective universities for undergraduate applicants. In 1882, northwestern University made its first intercollegiate football team. The undergraduate and graduate college & schools of the NU; Weinberg College of Arts and Science, School of Communication, Bienne school of Music, McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Science, Medill School of Journalism, School of Education & Social policy, School of Professional Studies, Kellogg School of Management, The Graduate School, Feinberg School of Medicine, School of Law, School of Professional Studies. Northwestern university also had a dental school but it closed it the year 2001.Northwestern University emphasizes more in the majors such as Arts & Science, Engineering, Journalism, Communication, Music and Education. Northwestern University is also a member of big ten conference. This University has won 5 NCAA championships between the year of 2005 and 2009 and more in the year 2011 and 2012 which gives them the name of 7 times winner of NCAA champion league in 8 year. Northwestern University also has more than 10 residence hall where the undergraduate and graduate students can live and they are; 1835 Hinman, Allison Hall, Bob Residence Hall, Elder Residence Hall, Foster House Residence Hall, Foster Walker Complex, Goodrich House Residence Hall, Hinman House Residence Hall and more. Northwestern University provides a peaceful environment for students to study and stay.

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