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Arts & Entertainment

Making Theater Magic

Follow the cast and crew of Man of La Mancha as they create an unforgettable experience.

Social Issues

Riding the AI Wave

Kris Hammond helps us navigate the new world of human-AI interaction.

Health & Science

Vital Research

Basic science research is the foundation for creative solutions with big impact.

People & Profiles

Celebrating Alumni Who Inspire

Northwestern’s 2025 Alumni Medalists embody leadership, service and lifelong impact.

T. Bondurant “Bon” French stands in doorway smiling at the camera.

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Social Issues

From Question to Calling

How one Northwestern alum found her direction — not in answers but in inquiry.

Social Issues

Agree to Disagree

Two scholars of conflict and polarization want us to have more productive conversations.

People & Profiles

Curious ’Cat

At Northwestern, Divya Gupta wanted to try everything. So she did.

Arts & Entertainment

Fall Reads

From sports to history to magical realism, these alumni-written books have you covered.

A photograph of five books leaning on each other, including The Antidote by Karen Russell; Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror by Ashley Cullins; On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports by Christine Brennan; Guide Me Home by Attica Locke; and Flaco: The Owl Who Escaped Captivity and Won the Hearts of the World by Jonathan Hollingsworth.

Social Issues

“Federal research dollars are a wise investment, yielding more than $2.50 for every $1 in National Institutes of Health funding.”

Sound Off: Research Matters

Health & Science

Improving Patient Outcomes

A new institute will advance regenerative engineering at Northwestern.

Wearing a white shirt and dark gray blazer, Guillermo Ameer holds up a small sensor while smiling at the camera.

People & Profiles

Plays and High Holy Days

Michele Lowe uses her playwriting skills to help rabbis connect with their congregations.

Michelle Lowe sits at a wooden table wearing a light blue button-up shirt.

Arts & Entertainment

Kid-Friendly Arts and Culture

Free mobile app offers audio-based, interactive learning for kids.

Arts & Entertainment

Q&A with Shane Chung

A budding director discusses his crowd-pleasing martial arts comedy film.

Shane Chung holds a collection of papers while gesturing with his left hand while standing inside a bar.

Health & Science

A Cleanup Crew for the Brain

Northwestern scientists have developed a therapy to combat neurodegenerative diseases.

People & Profiles

Q&A with Rachel Sillcocks

Co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Hilda and Jesse shares her culinary path and more.

Campus

Celebrating Arts Anniversaries

This year marks milestones for three of Northwestern’s premier music and theater venues.

Social Issues

The Gift of Access

Kevin Boyle reflects on Northwestern’s investment in more equitable access to higher ed.

Kevin Boyle sits at a table outside, wearing a purple collared shirt.

Arts & Entertainment

This Is Jeopardy!

The University has made its mark on the iconic game show.

A blue rectangle with white text displays a Jeopardy! question that reads, “You can go to Northeastern in Boston, or you can go to this directional school in Evanston, Illinois.”

People & Profiles

Q&A With Andy McDermott ’86

A former pro soccer player is making sports more accessible for kids in Chicago.

Andy McDermott poses for a photo in front of a mural alongside three kids, all wearing Intentional Sports T-shirts.

People & Profiles

Pulitzer-Winning Reporting

Three alumni took home 2025 prizes for their journalism.

The Other Cover: Fall 2025

Global

A Transformative Decade

The Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs opens new research vistas worldwide.