Kellogg Gift Accelerates Advancement of Women in Business
A gift from Ann Drake ’84 MBA, the largest ever from a female graduate of the Kellogg School of Management, will support and connect women leaders.
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February 2021

A gift from Ann Drake ’84 MBA, the largest ever from a female graduate of the Kellogg School of Management, will support and connect women leaders.
For a century, the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications has trained the world’s best storytellers.
Northwestern’s new chief diversity officer shares why she decided to come to the University and what she is looking forward to in 2021.
A landmark study from Northwestern Medicine shows semaglutide is nearly twice as effective as other anti-obesity medications.
As The Block Museum of Art celebrates its 40th anniversary, a new exhibition showcases the breadth and depth of the museum’s permanent collection, from early modern European prints to Depression-era and social activist prints.
A new podcast from The Garage called “How I Got Here” traces the professional journeys of recent alumni who work at prominent companies or their own startups.

In a new video, Irving talks about the Northwestern Alumni Association’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and the importance of listening to all alumni and students.
The beauty tech entrepreneur cofounded the networking group Black Women Talk Tech to change the idea of what an innovator looks like.
The Northwestern University Alumni Book Club will read “The Midnight Library: A Novel,” and the iN Focus: Social Justice Book Club will start “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.”
Join the NAA for a virtual presentation with urban farmer Adrienne Williams ’08, who will explore the rich history of Black farming in America on Feb. 24.