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People & Profiles

One of a Kind

Richard Kind ’78 leaned into his playful everyman persona at Northwestern.

Health & Science

Pharma of the Future

Scientists are developing an implantable device to deliver medicine on demand.

Politics

America’s New Gilded Age

Historian Margaret O’Mara discusses the evolving ties between government and Big Tech.

People & Profiles

A Nobel Honor

 Economic historian Joel Mokyr wins the big prize.

Joel Mokyr, wearing a purple Northwestern tie and dark gray suit, smiles at the camera in front of a blurred background.

People & Profiles

Hoop Dreams

Sammy White brings her lockdown defense from the lacrosse field to the hardwood.

Health & Science

Hacking Cancer’s Survival Code

Disrupting cancer cells’ ability to adapt improves the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

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People & Profiles

How to Write a Good Joke

Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Jenny Hagel ’09 MFA gives advice on getting a laugh.

Jenny Hagel wears a brown leather jacket and black pants. She is sitting on a gray couch, pointing to a stack of three metal buckets beside her that are labeled “Financial Advice,” “Love Advice” and “Job Advice.”

Environment

“That is the way paleontology works. You go looking for one thing and end up finding something else.”

Rooted in Research

People & Profiles

A Fireman Achieves a Dream

Chris Serb finds fulfillment with the Chicago Fire Department — and a writing career.

A drawn illustration of a smiling Chris Serb from the chest up wearing a Chicago firefighter’s uniform and hat.

Social Issues

Crisis Teaches Us Who We Are

Difficult moments can reveal the truth and make us stronger, says Bradley Akubuiro ’11.

Startups

In the Nyck of Time

Startup helps small businesses streamline procurement with artificial intelligence.

Health & Science

Balloons on the Moon

Engineering students won first prize in NASA’s 2024 BIG Idea Challenge.

Arts & Entertainment

Table for 16?

Shreena Amin went from hosting Dillo Day brunch to creating a fine-dining restaurant.

In a room with dark gray walls, 16 off-white chairs surround a dark wood oblong table and a sculptural chandelier hangs above.

People & Profiles

Art Meets Science

Renee Royale combines photography, philosophy and ecology in her art.

Social Issues

The Reproductive Health Beat

Journalist and author Carter Sherman focuses on the facts in her coverage of taboo topics.

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People & Profiles

Bringing History to Life

Lee Wright’s historical foundation offers a deep dive into the American Revolutionary War.

A man reenacting the American Revolution wears a red coat and black hat and is moving his arms in front of tombstones at a cemetery.

Startups

A Pocket-Sized Electronics Lab

Credit card–sized device turns a laptop into an electronics engineering dashboard.

People & Profiles

If I Could Meet One Alum ...

Current students share which Northwestern alum they would love to talk to.

People & Profiles

One Foot in Front of the Other

Two Wildcats cross the finish line together after one recovers from a devastating injury.

Campus

A New Era for a Campus Icon

Renovations to Deering Library renew its status as a destination for students.

Students study at tables in a large light-filled room lined with bookshelves, with chandeliers above.

People & Profiles

Tell Me Your Story

Radio/television/film major Nikash Khanna created a docuseries that went viral on TikTok.

Health & Science

Advancing Glaucoma Treatment

The Center for Engineering in Vision and Ophthalmology aims to revolutionize eye care.

Startups

A Runway for Aspiring Pilots

Lima Flight app connects aspiring aviators with resources to take flight.

Social Issues

Changing the Conversation

The Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement aims to reshape how people communicate.

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Alumni

Meaningful Connections

Northwestern Network Mentorship Program celebrates 10 years.

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The Other Cover: Winter 2026

Alumni

Q&A with Rachel Yihui Lin ’13

The NU Club of Beijing president is the Alumni Association’s 2025 Club Leader of the Year.

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