A Year of New Beginnings
Throughout 2021, the Northwestern community came together to honor our history, celebrate excellence and look ahead to the future.
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December 2021 Purple Line
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December 2021
Top Stories
Northwestern Women’s Field Hockey Wins National Championship
The team shut out Liberty University with a 2-0 victory to bring home a national championship for the first time in program history.
Scientists Discover Brain is a Target for Treating ALS
New research flips a long-standing belief that the disease starts in the spinal cord and shows it also starts in brain motor neurons.
Alumni, Faculty Nominated for 2022 Grammys
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards will recognize outstanding musical performances on January 31.
Northwestern Leaders Share Progress on Social Justice Commitments
Their letter provides updates on the University’s efforts to advance racial and social justice and outlines a continued focus on building a more inclusive Northwestern.
A new online exhibit celebrates the 100th birthday of legendary Northwestern quarterback Otto Graham ’44—from his early years as a basketball star in Waukegan, Illinois, to his time at Northwestern as an All-American athlete, to a record-setting career in the NFL.
Stay Connected
Complete Your Holiday Shopping with This Northwestern Gift Guide
Find a list of University-themed gifts and experiences, whether you are looking for yourself or fellow Wildcats around the world.
Northwestern Alumni Association Celebrates 140 Years
As the NAA highlights the traditions and experiences that have shaped the association, it is looking for new ways to engage all alumni.
Join the ’Cats in Ireland
Explore the Emerald Isle through three- to six-night travel packages and root for Northwestern in its first-ever football game abroad.
Northwestern Alumni Medalists Share Their Stories
The latest episode of the “Northwestern Intersections” podcast features insights from the 2020–21 recipients of the Northwestern Alumni Association’s highest honor.