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Sports

A New Game Plan

Former Wildcat running back Jason Wright takes a new role as Washington Football Team president.

Health & Science

The Rhythm of Sleep

Northwestern brings two research fields together to better understand how sleep improves

Campus

Beneath the Paint

Dwight White II’s new mural in the Black House is about what you can see — and more.

Social Issues

Strong Black Women

Inger Burnett-Zeigler advocates for the mental health of black women.

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Health & Science

Solutions in Small Science

Chemistry professor Chad Mirkin reflects on the growth of nanotechnology at Northwestern.

Startups

The Equal Opportunity Book Box

Alumni entrepreneurs help diversity children’s literature.

Campus

Widening the Arch

Increased financial aid has made a Northwestern education more accessible to all.

Campus

“Northwestern is a school I have known and admired for years. … It will be my mission to make sure the institution’s reputation and quality continue to accelerate.”

– Rebecca Blank, Our Next President

People & Profiles

Making Business Personal

CEO and co-founder Eunice Byun’s new line of kitchenware comes straight from the heart.

Global

Hungry for Home

Five international students share what foods they miss most from their home countries.

Campus

Sound Off: Campus Beauty

Alumni reflect on the places at Northwestern that spark joy.

Arts & Entertainment

Pop Culture Curator

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman dishes on pro sports, rom-coms and binge-worthy shows.

Sports

Testing His Medal

Northwestern junior and Olympic medalist Federico Burdisso leads Italy’s swimming surge.

Global

A Long-Distance Internship

Junior Benjamin Mwangi helps promote the life-changing work of an alum’s nonprofit.

Arts & Entertainment

Chatting with … Mara Lieberman

A theater-maker brings 1899 Paris to the streets of New York City in an immersive performance.

Campus

We Will Celebrate!

Northwestern raised more than $6 billion through a hugely successful campaign.

Arts & Entertainment

“Because Black people were considered property, documentation about many of our ancestors is hard to find, if it exists at all. So much was lost.”

– Gayle Jessup White ’82 MS , Winter Reads

Campus

Extraordinary Generosity

The Ryan Family has given the largest single gift in University history.

Sports

Paralympic Achievements

Hailey Danz excels in triathlon, with a little help from friends — and a lot of fun.

Social Issues

A Safe Haven

Nedda Jefferson Simon has dedicated her life to victims of domestic and sexual violence.

People & Profiles

Q&A with Joseph Sun ’96 MBA

Joseph Sun, president of the NU Club of Taiwan, shares why he gives back to his alma mater.

Global

“We hope to continue to fill the need that alumni may have in their lives, whether they want to stay connected, give back their time to Northwestern or make an impact on the world.”

– Larry Irving, Reimagining Alumni Engagement

People & Profiles

Flipping Over Crypto

Daniel Polotsky’s cryptocurrency ATM startup explodes from Bobb Hall to the big time.