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Health & Science

Pharma of the Future

Scientists are developing an implantable device to deliver medicine on demand.

Politics

America’s New Gilded Age

Historian Margaret O’Mara discusses the evolving ties between government and Big Tech.

People & Profiles

One of a Kind

Richard Kind ’78 leaned into his playful everyman persona at Northwestern.

A Sweet Treat

In honor of Valentine’s Day, alumni couples share their meet-cutes and cherished memories.

People & Profiles

Hoop Dreams

Sammy White brings her lockdown defense from the lacrosse field to the hardwood.

People & Profiles

How to Write a Good Joke

Emmy-nominated comedian and writer Jenny Hagel ’09 MFA gives advice on getting a laugh.

Jenny Hagel wears a brown leather jacket and black pants. She is sitting on a gray couch, pointing to a stack of three metal buckets beside her that are labeled “Financial Advice,” “Love Advice” and “Job Advice.”
People & Profiles

A Nobel Honor

 Economic historian Joel Mokyr wins the big prize.

Joel Mokyr, wearing a purple Northwestern tie and dark gray suit, smiles at the camera in front of a blurred background.
Environment

“That is the way paleontology works. You go looking for one thing and end up finding something else.”

Rooted in Research
People & Profiles

A Fireman Achieves a Dream

Chris Serb finds fulfillment with the Chicago Fire Department — and a writing career.

A drawn illustration of a smiling Chris Serb from the chest up wearing a Chicago firefighter’s uniform and hat.
People & Profiles

Art Meets Science

Renee Royale combines photography, philosophy and ecology in her art.

Startups

In the Nyck of Time

Startup helps small businesses streamline procurement with artificial intelligence.

Arts & Entertainment

Table for 16?

Shreena Amin went from hosting Dillo Day brunch to creating a fine-dining restaurant.

In a room with dark gray walls, 16 off-white chairs surround a dark wood oblong table and a sculptural chandelier hangs above.
Health & Science

Balloons on the Moon

Engineering students won first prize in NASA’s 2024 BIG Idea Challenge.

Social Issues

Crisis Teaches Us Who We Are

Difficult moments can reveal the truth and make us stronger, says Bradley Akubuiro ’11.

Two men in suits speak to each other while seated at microphones in front of a glass window.
Social Issues

The Reproductive Health Beat

Journalist and author Carter Sherman focuses on the facts in her coverage of taboo topics.

A woman with curly blonde hair wearing a white button-down shirt and blue jeans leans on a counter for her arms crossed.

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People & Profiles

Bringing History to Life

Lee Wright’s historical foundation offers a deep dive into the American Revolutionary War.

A man reenacting the American Revolution wears a red coat and black hat and is moving his arms in front of tombstones at a cemetery.
Startups

A Pocket-Sized Electronics Lab

Credit card–sized device turns a laptop into an electronics engineering dashboard.

People & Profiles

If I Could Meet One Alum ...

Current students share which Northwestern alum they would love to talk to.

People & Profiles

One Foot in Front of the Other

Two Wildcats cross the finish line together after one recovers from a devastating injury.

Campus

A New Era for a Campus Icon

Renovations to Deering Library renew its status as a destination for students.

Students study at tables in a large light-filled room lined with bookshelves, with chandeliers above.
People & Profiles

Tell Me Your Story

Radio/television/film major Nikash Khanna created a docuseries that went viral on TikTok.

Health & Science

Advancing Glaucoma Treatment

The Center for Engineering in Vision and Ophthalmology aims to revolutionize eye care.

A woman has her eye scanned in a clinic
Startups

A Runway for Aspiring Pilots

Lima Flight app connects aspiring aviators with resources to take flight.

Social Issues

Changing the Conversation

The Litowitz Center for Enlightened Disagreement aims to reshape how people communicate.

A student speaks as her peers listen inside a classroom.
Alumni

Meaningful Connections

Northwestern Network Mentorship Program celebrates 10 years.

A man in a purple polo shirt smiles on a sidewalk with his arms folded.

The Other Cover: Winter 2026
Alumni

Q&A with Rachel Yihui Lin ’13

The NU Club of Beijing president is the Alumni Association’s 2025 Club Leader of the Year.

A smiling woman in a purple dress and black and white tweed blazer stands next to a bookshelf in a sunny room.