‘Super Melanin’ Heals Skin Injuries from Sunburn, Chemical Burns
Northwestern scientists show their synthetic cream, when applied topically to injured skin, accelerates wound healing and protects skin from sun damage.
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November 2023
Top Stories
David Braun Named Head Football Coach at Northwestern
Braun has become the 30th head football coach in the University’s history.
Northwestern Celebrates First-Generation College Students
The University recently featured the stories and accomplishments of students whose parents didn’t graduate from a four-year college or university, highlighting their integral role in campus life.
Roadmapping the Clean Energy Transition
A series of presentations from leading faculty marked the launch of the University of Toronto-Northwestern Decarbonization Alliance, an innovation hub that that aims to prevent further global warming.
Northwestern Field Hockey Advances to National Championship Game
Tune in Sunday, November 19, at 12:30 p.m. CST on ESPNU or ESPN+ to cheer on the ’Cats as they take on the North Carolina Tar Heels.
U.S. Senate Confirms Adm. Lisa Franchetti ’85 to Lead U.S. Navy
Franchetti will become the first woman to lead the Navy and join the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The 2019 Northwestern Alumni Medalist was featured in Northwestern magazine for the positive impact she has made in her career.
Bienen School of Music Alumni, Faculty among 2024 Grammy Nominees
Seventeen artists are nominated ahead of the 66th annual Grammy Awards on February 4.
Northwestern is celebrating Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month 2023 with “30 Days of Indigenous,” a month-long series of programming, educational offerings and invitations to deepen engagement and learning.
Stay Connected
Recognizing Transgender Awareness Week November 13–19
Moe Ari Brown ’13, ’15 MS, who uses he/they pronouns, shares his journey as a transgender person, including how walking across the stage during commencement at Northwestern led to his gender transition.
Support Northwestern Business Owners
Small Business Saturday is November 25! Find nearly 700 alumni-owned companies across 42 states in the Northwestern Alumni Association’s small business directory.
Register by December 15 for the Recent Alumni Ski and Snowboard Trip
Four- and five-night packages are available for the 21st annual trip, which takes place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, from January 30 to February 4.
Join Fellow Alumni at Northwestern Connects on January 30
The series of networking events is held on the same night in dozens of locations around the world. Find an event near you or sign up to host.