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Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1851 to serve the historic Northwest Territory, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois.
  • Motto: Quaecumque sunt vera (Latin) · On seal: Ὁ Λόγος πλήρης χάριτος καὶ ἀληθείας (Greek)
  • Motto in English: "Whatsoever things are true" (Philippians 4:8 AV) · "The Word full of grace and truth" (John 1:14)
  • Type: Private research university
  • Established: January 28, 1851
  • Accreditation: HLC
  • Academic affiliations: AAU · COFHE · IAMSCU · NAICU · URA · Space-grant
  • Endowment: $15.6 billion (2025)

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