Northwestern History and Traditions
Learn more about key moments in the University's history and symbols of Northwestern pride.
- See university songs and symbols webpage to learn about songs, "Alma Mater" and "Go U Northwestern," the history of Northwestern's colors and the University seal and motto
- Read the original 19th century Charter and Amendments
- View Multimedia including Wildcats Football Films and the Dedication of the Lakefill
Quick links to additional resources:
- The First NCAA Basketball Tournament: March, 1939
- Hesler's Picturesque Evanston
- Northwestern University Architecture and Landmarks
- Northwestern University entry in the Encyclopedia of Chicago
- Otto Graham Scrapbooks
- The Presidents of Northwestern
- On the Same Terms: The History of Co-Education at Northwestern
- Report of the John Evans Study Committee, May 2014
- Rose Bowl Win, January 1, 1949
- Timeline: Feinberg School of Medicine History
- Timeline: Pritzker School of Law History