Voices
Led by Megan York Roberts, the Reduce the Wait project provides virtual autism diagnostic evaluations to more than 1,000 toddlers across Illinois — focusing on families from underserved areas — with the goal of creating a diagnostic pathway that is more efficient than the current system.
From a Rose Bowl upset in 1949 to a buzzer beater basketball win in 2017, alumni recall their favorite Wildcat moments.
Alumni share stories of the people who shaped them.
Beau Tremitiere, counsel at Protect Democracy, is working to restore election integrity and push for more representative and responsive government.
In this Q&A, Özge Samanci shares the inspiration for her new graphic novel, Evil Eyes Sea, which was published in summer 2024. Inspired in part by Samanci’s real-life experiences, the book examines political corruption, friendships and the threat of the male gaze.
Northwestern professor Melissa Foster ’96, ’01 MMus believes rap music should be accessible to everyone. She explains why she finds the genre so inspiring — and why learning its history is critical to becoming a good rapper.
Northwestern community members share the wisdom they learned the hard way.
Quantum physics is an exploration of light and matter at the most fundamental level. Professor Prem Kumar says more than an intriguing curiosity, quantum is essential to creating real-world technologies that will revolutionize our lives.
Snorkeling, tightrope walking, woodworking and competitive whistling — you won’t believe what Northwestern community members are up to outside of the classroom and office!
Women’s Leadership Program director Ellen Taaffe says many women at work encounter the “mirrored door” phenomenon — the internal place where, when presented with opportunities, they reflect inward and hesitate, seeing themselves as unworthy or unready to move forward. This self-judgment, Taaffe says, can cause women to hold back from raising their hands or applying for a new role.
