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December 2022 Purple Line
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December 2022
Top Stories
Northwestern Researchers Discover Mechanism That Drives Aging
Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze data and found aging is driven by unbalanced genes in a variety of animals, including humans.
Philanthropic Gifts to Transform Norris University Center’s East Lawn
Gifts from Trustee Frank Cohen ’95 and Julie Cohen and Ken Kahn and Jana Kahn (’25 P) will help reimagine the East Lawn as a prime location for interaction and collaboration on the Evanston campus.
William Gitta Lugoloobi ’23 Named 2023 Rhodes Scholar
The first Rhodes Scholar from Northwestern University in Qatar plans to investigate the use of bots on social media as a form of propaganda in Uganda. He is the second Northwestern student to be awarded the Rhodes Scholarship this year, joining Irena Petryk ’23.
Team with Northwestern Astrophysicists Competes for $300 Million in NASA Funding
As one of two finalists, STAR-X received $3 million from NASA to refine a proposed mission that would launch a research facility into space in 2028.
The James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus holds one of the most substantial collections of 19th and 20th century Indigenous art in the Midwestern United States.
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David Ernesto Munar ’91 Advocates for Inclusive Health and Wellness
The longtime activist and nonprofit leader seeks to ensure accessible quality care for the LGBTQ community.
Five Alumni Named to Crain’s Chicago Business ‘40 Under 40’
The honorees, all leaders in health care, public policy, law and marketing, were selected by a committee of Chicago-based executives.
Northwestern Alumni Medalists to Share Their Stories
The recipients of the Northwestern Alumni Association’s highest honor will be featured on the “Northwestern Intersections” podcast on December 22.