Shaping the Future of Journalism
Scholarships have helped Angela Zhang ’25, an award-winning student journalist with an interest in global issues, learn how to tell stories that matter.
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News for Our Northwestern Alumni Community
June 2025
New Insights into the Treatment of Lyme Disease
Northwestern scientists have identified an antibiotic that cures Lyme disease, at a fraction of the dosage of the current “gold standard” treatment.
Two Alumni Receive 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholarships to Study Machine Learning and History
Jane Clarke ’24 and Rachel C. Zhang ’24 MS are among 95 scholars to earn the prestigious award to pursue postgraduate study and research at the University of Cambridge.
$25 Million Gift to Advance Adolescent Mental Health Research
A new institute will study the psychology of emerging adults, leading to innovative wellness programming for students at the University and beyond.
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Alumni in Action
Celebrating Lifelong Learning and Connection
Last month, alumni explored fascinating topics, from the arts and sciences to business and journalism, at the Northwestern Alumni Association’s A Day With Northwestern.
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Pulitzer Prize Winners and Finalists
Medill alumni and James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism winners were recently recognized for their outstanding work in journalism. Meet the Honorees