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“This is EXACTLY the type of research threatened by scattershot government cuts. It took years to get federal funding for gun violence …”

– Mickey Stuart '77, Redmond, Wash., responding to Stopping Gun Violence.

“These were a joy to read! Thank you so much for compiling them. My husband (Yusuf Pisan, '92, '98 PhD) and I met at ISRC when …”

– Meryl McQueen '94, Woodinville, Wash., responding to Everlasting Love.

“My wife Lisa (WCAS '89) and I met in psychology quiz section in Kresge Hall in October 1985 and have been married 35 years! ”

– Jonathan Drews '89, '94 MBA, Cary, Ill., responding to Everlasting Love.

“Met my husband at NU in Jones! He’s a wonderful man and a great father to our four kids! Go Wildcats!!!! ”

– Stephanie (Zachrich) Durant '05, Powell, Ohio , responding to Everlasting Love.

“It's good to see NU is still working magic [to] bring couples together. My better half and I met in 1971, freshman year, first …”

– Ken & MJ Gettman '75, Clifton, Va., responding to Everlasting Love.

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