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Tips for Global Destinations

Professors share their favorite things to do and see in select international countries.

Arts & Entertainment

Chatting with…Ana Gasteyer ’89

The ‘SNL’ alum dishes on her Mee-Ow Show roots, turning points and a dream role.

Ana Gasteyer sits in a row of auditorium chairs, smiling with her legs crossed.
Arts & Entertainment

The Symphony of the Universe

Darsan Swaroop Bellie uses original jazz compositions to communicate scientific concepts.

Darsan Swaroop Bellie poses with a Yamaha drum set in front of a white background.
Sports

Return to the Top

Women’s lacrosse caps one-loss season with eighth national title.

The women's lacrosse team cheers and holds up their National Champions trophy.
People & Profiles

On Finding Love After Loss

Annie Kuo and Matthew Becker found an unexpected connection years after graduation.

Annie Kuo and Matt Becker stand side by side with their arms around each other, smiling.
Health & Science

The Science of Learning

How does learning happen — and can we get better at it?

A colorful image shows various silhouettes in different colors, each with a different subject in their brain.
Environment

Accelerating Sustainability

The Institute for Sustainability and Energy has been renamed for alum Paula M. Trienens.

Michael R. Wasielewski stands with two students in front of a large array of solar panels.
Arts & Entertainment

Writing Himself Into the Story

Charlie Oh’s new play explores memory, nostalgia and the Asian American experience.

The cast of Coleman ’72 acts as if they are sitting in a car together.
Politics

The Threat of Deepfakes

Though often seen as a dangerous tool, deepfake technology can be used for good.

V.S. Subrahmanian smiles for a headshot.

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Social Issues

Supporting Immigrant Services

Donor support helps expand services at Pritzker School of Law’s immigration law clinic.

Uzoamaka Emeka Nzelibe smiles softly for a headshot.
Health & Science

Support for ALS Research

Kellogg alumni raise funds for Northwestern Medicine's Les Turner ALS Center.

Robert Kalb examines a beaker with green fluid inside.
Campus

Knitting Us Together

With needles and yarn, club creates hats, gloves and scarves for neighbors in need.

Illustration of a knitted square with Northwestern's "N"
Health & Science

Star Hunter

Astronomer and writer Tim Hunter offers advice — and a new book — for stargazers.

Tim Hunter sits in a camping chair smiling, in front of a large telescope.