Our tartan Stadium blankets are cozy and warm, and great for picnics, sporting events or reading a good book. Wear stadium blankets over the shoulders or on your lap. Measures approximately 31″ x 69″ long with a 3″ fringe on either end. Northwestern University was founded in 1851 and is a comprehensive research university that is deeply interdisciplinary across multiple schools and units. Our rigorous yet empathetic academic environment provides a robust mixture of theory and practice, with an emphasis on top-tier research, new knowledge, creative expression, and practical application. At Northwestern, you’re part of an innovative, collaborative, and multidimensional community, delivering an impact that is rare in higher education. Northwestern’s founding date of 01-28-18-51 has been used to create the thread counts (width of lines within the pattern) .