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Campus

The Path Forward

Michael Schill is poised to lead the University into an era of greater eminence.

Health & Science

Monkey Business

Tabor Whitney collects feces from endangered monkeys to help promote their conservation.

People & Profiles

Making a Positive Impact

The 2023 Alumni Medal recipients are leaders in philanthropy, business and health care.

Global

Tips for Global Destinations

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

Environment

Hidden Heat Islands Pose Risk

Northwestern engineers quantify the effects of subsurface climate change on cities.

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 ’Cats’ Mee-Ow

The Mee-Ow Show, a launching pad for comedy stars, celebrates 50 years as a campus staple.

Startups

Re-Boot for Winter

Four alums have designed winter boots that can expand up to three sizes.

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.

People & Profiles

A Case for Inclusive Education

Heather Harding advocates for diversity in educational settings.

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.

People & Profiles

“It’s been my lifelong dream not only to be a journalist and a storyteller but to make a way for others, especially storytellers of color.”

Cultivating Media Mavens

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.

Social Issues

Chatting with … Moya Bailey

The Digital Apothecary lab founder discusses the origin of ‘misogynoir.’

Sports

What Inspires Me: The Marathon

Professor George Chiampas says the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a celebration of the city.

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.

Health & Science

Digital Fertility Clinic

Blair Matthews and Giuliana Zaccardelli help patients get pregnant with Zuri Fertility.

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.

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Social Issues

Supporting Immigrant Services

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

Sports

A New Ryder Cup Captain

Luke Donald, a professional golf great, becomes European Ryder Cup team captain.

Environment

Lawyer for the Earth

Alexa Carreno ’13 is dedicated to making justice accessible — for people and animals.

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.

Environment

Science for a Changing Climate

Professor Daniel Horton provides research insights key to shaping environmental policy.

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"

Sports

A Giant Task

Emma Steinberg ’21 films Bay Area baseball.

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.

Arts & Entertainment

Songs of Peace

Racheli Galay on touring and promoting peace with Quartetoukan, a Jewish-Arab quartet.

Health & Science

Curious Monkey

Arts & Entertainment

Adventures of Captain & Cat

Musical duo Kevin Hoban ’09 and Jordan Simkovic ’09 win international songwriting contest.