Northwestern Names Chief Diversity Officer
Robin R. Means Coleman, a nationally prominent and award-winning scholar of communication and African American studies, will begin Feb. 1.
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November 2020
Top Stories
Face Mask Aims to Deactivate the Coronavirus
Northwestern researchers have designed a face mask that sanitizes up to 82 percent of exhaled, escaped respiratory droplets.
An Update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Northwestern leaders highlight ongoing efforts to make the University a place where all can feel welcome and all can thrive.
School of Communication Launches Center for Latinx Digital Media
The new center brings together students and scholars from around the world to create and share knowledge about digital media production among Latinx communities across the Americas.
Study Links Positive Emotions with Healthy Aging
Researchers at Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy find that feeling cheerful may predict less memory loss during aging.
New Northwestern PSA Premieres
A timely message about education is scored by a stunning rendition of the University’s “Alma Mater.”
The Student Experience during COVID-19
Shreya Sriram ’22 and Florencia Son ’23 PhD talk about what life is like on campus in a recent episode of the award-winning “Northwestern Intersections” podcast.
Has a Northwestern mentor or mentee made an impact on your life? The Northwestern Alumni Association is collecting stories to highlight during National Mentoring Month in January.
Stay Connected
Three Alumnae Receive 150 Years of Women Award
The Northwestern University Black Alumni Association recognized Heather Foster ’03, Cheryle Jackson ’88 and Dorothy Tucker ’78 for taking risks and inspiring change.
Join a Virtual Wine Tasting on Dec. 4
Order your bottles by Nov. 20 and follow along with Pat Roney ’78 and his team from Vintage Wine Estates to learn about the taste and style of the featured wines.
New Award to Honor Alumni Changemakers
Nominations are open for the Adam Karr Waw-jashk Alumni Award, which recognizes Northwestern alumni who are making a difference in their communities.
Northwestern Alumni Are Better Together
Throughout a year of unprecedented change, our global alumni family rose to challenges and stayed connected to support one another and make a positive impact in communities around the world.