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Arts & Entertainment

Free to Play

Kathryn Hahn rediscovers the relentless curiosity she first fostered at Northwestern.

Health & Science

Stretching the Imagination

Pioneering professor John Rogers founded a new field of bioelectronics to improve health.

Social Issues

The Reckoning Is Here

Northwestern faculty call on educators to teach the full context of American history.

Health & Science

Silver Linings from a Pandemic

Bioscientist Olivia Pura finds time to pursue her passions for podcasting and pageantry.

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Social Issues

Big Cities Still Matter

Professor finds key population threshold that allows metro areas to be innovative hubs.

Startups

Invention: Futurebus

International team designs bus for the COVID-19 era.

Health & Science

Science and Faith in Strange Times

Physicist Gerald Gabrielse, a person of faith, reacts to the assaults on science and faith.

People & Profiles

Podcast Pioneer

Misha Euceph, a podcast host, writer and producer, created Dustlight Productions.

Social Issues

The Dance of History

Former journalist digs into her roots to understand the past, reframe the present.

Politics

“Even from members of Congress we see that if you’re not on my team, you’re anti-American.”

– Laurel Harbridge-Yong, Understanding Incivility

Social Issues

Unapologetic About Racial Justice

Ashley O’Shay’s film follows two women leaders of Chicago’s Movement for Black Lives.

Health & Science

Hope After COVID

Northwestern surgeons perform the first known double-lung transplants on COVID-19 survivors.

People & Profiles

A Warrior for the Homeless

Stephen Peck is CEO of U.S.VETS, the nation’s largest veteran services nonprofit.

People & Profiles

Q&A with MaryAnn Marsh ’85

Marsh is the new president of the Northwestern University Black Alumni Association.

People & Profiles

Kickin’ It with Kayla Sharples

Chicago Red Stars defender cherishes growth experiences on and off the pitch.

People & Profiles

Community Developer

Calvin Holmes has spent 20 years as president of the Chicago Community Loan Fund.

People & Profiles

My Favorites: Michael Moreci

Comic book writer Michael Moreci shares a few of his favorite comic series.

Startups

DNA Testing at Home

Student-run Acorn Genetics creates a genetic analysis tool that maintains a user’s privacy.

Campus

Gifts Advance Equity

Initiatives seek to diversify the Northwestern community, and propel research and education.

Social Issues

Advancing Careers

The Northwestern Alumni Association offers virtual learning and mentorship during the pandemic.