Twenty-nine Northwestern students were announced as Gates Millennium Scholars for the 2007-2008 academic year on July 18. The Gates Millennium Scholars program was created by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and gives academically talented, low-income minority students a chance to receive a full college education.… 1 Comment

University President Henry Bienen wrote in an e-mail message Tuesday that there is "not yet" a replacement for Provost Lawrence B. Dumas, even though he will officially step down at the end of August. "I'm not sure, given travel plans - mine and others - (that) we can get this done before then," he wrote.… Post the First Comment

A new study from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine shows that a low literacy rate can impair patients' ability to acquire vital health information and can significantly shorten their lives. The study defines "inadequate or low health literacy" as the inability to read and comprehend basic health-related materials, such as prescription bottles, doctor appointment slips and hospital forms.… 2 Comments

J. Larry Jameson, vice president for medical affairs and Feinberg School of Medicine dean, has been named the inaugural Lewis Landsberg Dean of the Feinberg School. "He really has valued the advice he received from Dr. Landsberg," said Rebecca Cooke, Feinberg senior associate dean for administration.… Post the First Comment