SpaceX President Urges Grads to Aim High
During Northwestern’s 163rd commencement, Gwynne Shotwell ’86, ’88 MS addressed the Class of 2021 via livestream and encouraged them to set lofty goals.
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Medill Alumni Win 2021 Pulitzer Prizes
Michael Paul Williams ’81 MS and Abbie VanSickle ’04 received the prestigious journalism awards in the commentary and national reporting categories, respectively.
Seeking Relief for Children with Eczema
Northwestern scientists developed a wearable sensor that quantifies itch for people with chronic eczema, and can support new treatments, track treatment response and monitor for disease worsening.
The Graduate School Highlights PhD Alumni in New Series
In honor of the 125th anniversary of the first PhD degree being conferred at Northwestern, TGS is spotlighting alumni to build community, bridge knowledge, recognize achievements and inspire others.
Purple Pride on the Emerald Isle
In the first Northwestern football game played abroad, the Wildcats will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on August 27, 2022, in Ireland.
Prizes Awarded in Northwestern’s Annual Student Startup Competition
VentureCat brought together 25 of Northwestern’s most promising startups for more than $300,000 in prize money.
Congrats to the Class of 2021! Before Commencement, we asked alumni to share advice and encouragement for the most recent Northwestern graduates using 21 words or fewer.
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140 Years of the Northwestern Alumni Association
The NAA marks an important milestone by honoring the traditions that shaped the organization, as well as looking ahead for new ways to engage with alumni.
Andy Kang ’02 JD Fights the Rising Tide of Anti-Asian Discrimination
The outgoing executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice in Chicago has battled structural racism in Illinois and plans to continue to advocate for immigrants’ rights in Pennsylvania.
Medill Professor Delivers Virtual Last Lecture for the Class of 2021
Patty Loew, director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at Northwestern, discusses how environmental stewardship can protect future generations.
Take the Alumni Community Census by June 30
Help the Northwestern Alumni Association obtain a more complete picture of our alumni community by answering 10 questions about yourself.
Learn How to Negotiate Effectively for Yourself
In this upcoming webinar, Kellogg School of Management Professor Victoria Medvec offers advice for negotiating as you move into a new organization, as you are promoted and as you plan a departure.