Northwestern to Co-Lead New Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago
Led by Professor Shana Kelley, the hub aims to improve understanding of inflammation, potentially leading to new treatments for inflammatory conditions that underlie disease.
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March 2023
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ’93 JD Named Commencement Speaker
He will deliver this year’s commencement address and receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws at the ceremony on June 12.
New Videos Showcase Northwestern’s High-Impact Research
Learn how the University’s research centers and institutes are transforming the world.
Visiting Artist Program at Northwestern to Highlight Underrepresented Theatre Works
The Astere E. Claeyssens Artist in Residence is the School of Communication’s first visiting professorship dedicated to expanding the diversity of the school’s theatrical works and curriculum.
Northwestern Dance Marathon Supports Chicago-Area Children
After a weekend of dancing, one of the nation’s largest independent student-run philanthropies raised more than $430,000 for Little Heroes League and the Evanston Community Foundation.
What to Know about Artificial Intelligence
Kellogg School of Management Professors David Ferrucci and Brian Uzzi will lead a free webinar on new AI models and what’s on the horizon.
The “Northwestern Intersections” podcast celebrates Women’s History Month with four episodes that feature alumnae who work in STEM. Episodes 133, 134 and 135a are available now while 135b drops March 30.
Stay Connected
Alumni Celebrate Men’s Basketball Appearance in NCAA Tournament
School spirit was on full display in Sacramento, California, as the Wildcats played in the first and second rounds.
Join Northwestern Connects in Your City on March 30
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and celebrate your Purple Pride in more than 90 cities around the world.
Meet the 2023 Reunion National Chair
Mary Scott Patronik ’88, ’97 MBA (’21, ’23 P) shares why she loves bringing people together at Northwestern and encourages alumni to come back to campus for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend in October.
Northwestern Alumni Book Clubs Announce Spring Reads
Join this reading cycle of the Northwestern Alumni Association’s iNFocus Book Club and Northwestern University Alumni Book Club.