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Change of Heart

Sadiya Khan helped develop a tool to predict and prevent cardiovascular disease.

People & Profiles

At Home on the Trail

Scott and Lisa Jenkins turned a rundown farmstead into a B&B along the Appalachian Trail.

People & Profiles

Outstanding Alumni

The Northwestern Alumni Association will present its highest honor to three graduates.

Campus

Our New President

Meet Mung Chiang, an innovative researcher and highly regarded leader in higher education.

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People & Profiles

“I welcome difficult questions, because they lead to the most interesting conversations.”

– Scott Sowerby, associate professor of history, Sound Off: Profs Learn Too

Health & Science

Video Game Aids Stroke Rehab

A new therapy for survivors improves arm mobility and function.

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People & Profiles

A Case for Open Spaces

A student’s nonprofit fights to protect access to nature.

People & Profiles

Rewriting Family Stories

The right support at the right moment can transform lives.

An illustration of Ebony Baity Campbell smiling.

People & Profiles

Chatting With ... Sandy Weisz

Chicago-based puzzle maker Sandy Weisz created the online daily word game Raddle.

Startups

A Smarter Supply Chain

Student startup HaptE is improving warehouse efficiency with artificial intelligence.

Startups

OnSight Insights

A sensor analytics startup helps gym managers optimize equipment layout and repairs.

People & Profiles

The Face of MPR

Duchesne Drew oversees one of the nation’s top public media organizations.

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People & Profiles

Remembering 9/11

Museum exhibitions expert Ian Kerrigan helps tell the story of the terrorist attacks.

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Social Issues

Helping Veterans Thrive

A new program offers support, resources and a community to military veterans at Kellogg.

Matt Caldwell and three other people sit and talk at a table in Northwestern’s Global Hub.

People & Profiles

Welcome to Imanistan

An Afghan chef shares generations’ worth of culinary knowledge.

Health & Science

The Roots of Modern Medicine

In the search for new medicines, nature remains our greatest inspiration and partner.

Karl Scheidt smiles in front of a natural green background.

Arts & Entertainment

Diplomacy on Stage

Anne-Sophie Lacombe García finds her calling in an international arts exchange.

People & Profiles

A Win for Women’s Sports

Former Wildcat basketball player launches a new fan space in Chicago’s Wrigleyville.

People & Profiles

When Rom-Com Meets Thriller

Olivia Worley writes thrilling novels that feature romance gone wrong.

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Arts & Entertainment

Northwestern Horror Story

Alumni have featured prominently in the award-winning American Horror Story series.

People & Profiles

The Vulture League

Northwestern alums keep fantasy baseball league alive for 40 years and counting.

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Campus

Investing in Mental Health

A new institute is advancing research and programming to benefit college students.

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People & Profiles

Pop-Up Comedy

An off-campus attic became a stand-up space.

Health & Science

Preserving Brain Health

The long-term health of the human brain is the focus of a new Northwestern institute.

People & Profiles

Strange Fiction

Sara Levine’s novel The Hitch offers a humorous look at loneliness and family drama.

A photo of Sara Levine’s novel The Hitch, with an illustration of an excited orange corgi on the cover.

The Other Cover: Fall 2026

People & Profiles

This App Doubles the Fun

Jourdann Lubliner created the Doubles Social app to match couples for friendships.