Powerful Chemotherapy Drug Reaches Brain Tumors Using Novel Ultrasound Technology
Northwestern Medicine scientists open the blood-brain barrier to treat glioblastoma in humans.
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May 2023
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Livestream the Presidential Inauguration of Michael H. Schill
All members of the Northwestern community are invited to virtually join two academic panels on May 30 and June 1 and the inauguration ceremony on June 2.
Kate Drohan Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year
The Northwestern softball coach claims the title for the fifth time in her 22-year career following the team’s second-straight Big Ten regular season championship.
Three Faculty Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Timothy K. Earle, Teri W. Odom and Richard B. Silverman are recognized for their excellence and notable contributions to their fields.
Northwestern’s Commitment to Supporting a Diverse Student Body
In a message to the Northwestern community, President Michael Schill reiterated the University’s dedicated effort to become more diverse and inclusive ahead of two U.S. Supreme Court rulings on how universities factor race in their admissions decisions.
Dr. Derrick Gragg Unveils New Strategic Plan for Athletics and Recreation
The plan focuses on four key areas—the student-athlete experience, competitive success, organizational effectiveness and community engagement—to position Northwestern Athletics and Recreation for success now and in the future.
Several members of the Northwestern community have been recognized for their work in theater with Tony Award nominations ahead of the award show on June 11.
Stay Connected
4,000 Alumni and Friends Celebrate NU Day @ Wrigley
Ryan Dearon ’23 MMus sang the national anthem and Sullivan-Ubben Men’s Head Basketball Coach Chris Collins threw out one of the opening pitches as the Northwestern community watched the Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Enter Northwestern’s Alumni Community Census Sweepstakes
Take five minutes to complete the 10-question survey by June 5 and help the Northwestern Alumni Association gain a more complete picture of who our alumni are today.
Meet Four of Broadway’s Newest Voices
In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, we highlight rising stars who share APIDA heritage, which has historically been underrepresented on commercial stages.