Northwestern University has received a $50 million gift, the largest gift ever made to the university for financial aid. The gift was from a trustee and alumnus, Jeff Ubben, and his wife, Laurie Ubben.

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It’s My Birthday and I’ll Take Off if I Want To

Flexible and shortened schedules—birthday leave, summer Fridays, even the four-day week—aren’t just nice perks.

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