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June 26, 2026
The Alumnae of Northwestern University Awards More than $34,000 for Academic Enrichment
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded funding for five projects that will bring guest artists and distinguished scholars and…
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Fifteen Students Awarded 2026 Alumnae Undergraduate Research Grants
EVANSTON, Ill. -- The Alumnae of Northwestern University is pleased to honor 15 students who have been named as recipients of the Alumnae Undergraduate…
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June 1, 2026
Scott Sowerby named The Alumnae's Teaching Professorship 2026-2028
Before each lecture in his popular course Pirates, Guns, and Empires, Scott Sowerby, associate professor of history, plays a recording of a sea…
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February 12, 2026
2026 Alumnae of Northwestern University Curriculum Innovation Award Recipients Announced
Xiaowei Wang, Mancosh Pathways to the Professoriate Postdoctoral Fellow in Communication Studies "Xiaowei Wang’s curricular innovation is an advanced-level…
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February 12, 2026
2026 Alumnae of Northwestern University Curriculum Innovation Award Recipients Announced
Elizabeth Horn - Associate Professor, Theatre, School of Communication "Elizabeth Horn’s curricular innovation is an experiential-learning course in which…
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September 18, 2025
The Alumnae of NU Celebrates 50 Outstanding Alumnae including this year's Distinguished Alumnae Award Recipient, Dr. Sandra Carson
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University is celebrating its 50th year of honoring outstanding alumnae, including this year’s Distinguished…
Read moreJuly 29, 2025
Fifteen Northwestern Students Granted Summer Internships by The Alumnae of Northwestern University
July 29, 2025 EVANSTON, Ill., -- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected 15 students to receive grants to fund 2025 summer internships. The Summer…
Read moreJune 26, 2025
Ten Northwestern Students Granted STEM Scholarships By The Alumnae of Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill.—The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected ten students to receive the 2025-2026 Alumnae STEM Scholarships, which are awarded to…
Read moreJune 24, 2025
Fifteen Students Awarded 2025 Alumnae Undergraduate Research Grants
Funding is from The Alumnae’s Centennial Endowment for Undergraduate Research, established in 2016 to commemorate the organization’s 100th anniversary. Peter…
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June 19, 2025
2025 CIERA Lecture: Rubin Observatory in Chile
The 2025 CIERA Annual Public Lecture is on the evening of October 3 , at Ryan Auditorium in Northwestern University’s Technological Institute. This year’s…
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The Alumnae of Northwestern University Awards more than $38,000 for Academic Enrichment
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded funding for seven projects that will bring guest artists and distinguished scholars and…
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The Alumnae of NU Awards Five Graduate Fellowships
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected five recipients to receive 2025 Graduate Fellowships for graduate-level tuition. The…
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February 24, 2025
Four are Named as Recipients of the 2025 Alumnae Curriculum Award
Read the complete article from Northwestern Now The faculty recipients are: Claudia Quevedo-Webb, César Hoyos Álvarez, María Jesús Barros García and…
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January 20, 2025
Block exhibit and lecture
"It takes a long time to stay here: Paintings by Jordan Craig" The Artist Talk at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February, 26, 2025, will celebrate the opening of a solo…
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October 16, 2024
Nancy Rotering Receives Alumnae Award from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
“As the 49th recipient of our Alumnae Award, Nancy will join a distinguished group of women bringing honor to the women of Northwestern University,” says The…
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September 5, 2024
Gabriel Kahane's "February House"
Click this link to hear: Director Seth Roseman describe composer and songwriter Gabriel Kahane's new musical February House . This is its…
Read moreJuly 30, 2024
Sixteen Students Awarded Alumnae Undergraduate Research Grants
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University is pleased to honor 16 students who have been named as recipients of the Alumnae Undergraduate…
Read moreJuly 22, 2024
Ten Northwestern Students Granted 2024-25 STEM Scholarships By The Alumnae of Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill.—The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected ten students to receive the 2024-2025 Alumnae STEM Scholarships, which are awarded to…
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The Alumnae Awards Seven Academic Enrichment Grants for 2024-25
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded funding for seven projects that will bring guest artists and distinguished scholars and…
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February 9, 2024
Three Faculty Members Receive Curriculum Innovation Awards from The Alumnae
Eun Hee Kim, assistant professor of instruction, and Chin-Hung Chang, associate professor of instruction, both teach in the Weinberg College of Arts and…
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December 4, 2023
Pinocchio to Pokémon - The History of Children's Media Spring 2024, Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Norris University Center
Jacob Smith, Professor, Radio-Television-Film Director, MA in Sound Arts and Industries When we consider the subject of children’s media culture, we…
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December 4, 2023
The History of anti-Semitism Spring 2024, Thursdays, 9:30 -11:00 a.m. at Norris University Center
David Shyovitz, Associate Professor, History, Director, Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies In modern political discourse, “anti-Semitism”…
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December 4, 2023
European Unification and the Question of Sovereignty Spring 2024, Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Norris University Center
Michael Loriaux, Professor, Political Science, offers that the European Union is the most ambitious and successful experiment in international peace-making in…
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December 4, 2023
Schisms in Society Spring 2024, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Norris University Center
Schisms in Society given by multiple departments Throughout human history, societies across the globe have been fragmented by strident rifts that result…
Read moreOctober 25, 2023
Kathy Reichs, the 2023 Recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University's Alumnae Award
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Kathy Reichs, American crime writer, forensic anthropologist and academic, is the recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2023…
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October 25, 2023
Jeff Garrett, Librarian emeritus, Northwestern University
Jeff Garrett is lecturing for The Alumnae's Course B on Tuesday afternoons in Fall Quarter 2023. Course B: The Library in the West: A…
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Keith Mako Woodhouse, Associate Professor, History
Keith Mako Woodhouse is lecturing for The Alumnae's Course C on Thursday mornings in Fall Quarter 2023. Course C: This Land and People: the American…
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Melissa Foster, Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor of Instruction, Theatre
Melissa Foster lecturing for The Alumnae's Course D , Thursday afternoons, Fall Quarter 2023. Course D: Hair to Hamilton: The History and Performance of…
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Kathy Reichs receives The Alumnae of Northwestern University's 2023 Alumnae Award
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Kathy Reichs, American crime writer, forensic anthropologist and academic, is the recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2023…
Read moreAugust 8, 2023
Eight NU Students Granted 2023-2024 STEM Scholarships Granted by The Alumnae of Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill.—The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected eight students to receive the 2023-2024 Alumnae STEM Scholarships, which are awarded to…
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August 3, 2023
COURSE D Hair to Hamilton: The History and Performance of Pop/Rock Musicals
Course D: Thursday afternoons by Melissa Foster, Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor of Instruction, Department of Theatre, School of…
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Twenty Northwestern Students Receive 2023 SIGP Funding from The Alumnae
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The Alumnae Awards Academic Enrichment Grants for 2023
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded funding for six projects that will bring guest artists and distinguished scholars…
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The Alumnae of Northwestern University Awards Three Graduate Fellowships for 2023
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected three recipients to receive its 2023 Graduate Fellowships for graduate-level tuition.…
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May 16, 2023
Carol Liu, Alumnae Scholar
Carol Liu, from Chicago, Ill., Class of 2024, is the recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s Undergraduate Scholarship. This award, established…
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Twelve Students Awarded 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Grants from The Alumnae's Centennial Endowment
Click here to read about these amazing students and their summer research projects.
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The Alumnae of Northwestern University Awards $70,000 in Grants to Northwestern Projects
This year’s grant recipients came from Alumni Relations and Development; Bienen School of Music; the Block Museum; School of Communication in Qatar; McCormick…
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April 19, 2023
Brent E. Huffman Receives Teaching Professorship from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
The Alumnae of Northwestern University is proud to announce that Brent E. Huffman is the recipient of its Teaching Professorship in 2023. Huffman is an…
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April 4, 2023
Wendi Gardner's Social Psychology Spring course for The Alumnae's Continuing Education Program
How's your self-esteem? Assoc. Prof Wendi Gardner is helping Continuing Education students find an answer. The Alumnae of Northwestern University offers…
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April 4, 2023
Peter Slevin, professor of journalism, with his doppleganger during his Continuing Education course on Dilemmas of American Power.
Peter Slevin, professor of journalism, with his doppleganger (created by The New Yorker magazine) talking to The Alumnae's Continuing Education…
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April 4, 2023
Continuing Education Students Learn about American Music.
Drew Davies, Assoc. Professor, Musicology Assoc Prof Drew Davies and Sheila Gideon, CE co-chair, Curriculum, celebrating Czech composers. Students in…
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February 23, 2023
Denise Bouras Receives the 2023 Curriculum Innovation Award from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
Centering the community in advanced Spanish language curriculum - Denise Bouras is an associate professor of instruction in the Weinberg College of Arts…
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February 23, 2023
Jeremy Keys Receives the 2023 Curriculum Innovation Award from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
Re-inventing Mechanical Engineering 240: Increasing engineers’ inductive learning through product archaeology Jeremy Keys is an assistant professor of…
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February 23, 2023
Robin Bates, The Age of Revolutions: The Birth of Modern Politics, 1789-1848
Robin Bates, Asst. Professor of Instruction, History, Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, and a Continuing Education…
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Sandford C. Goldberg, The Philosophy of Humor
Sanford C. Goldberg, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities, Professor of Philosophy, Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences,…
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Denise Bouras and Jeremy Keys Receive The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s Award for Curriculum Innovation
Click here to read about these Award Recipients and Their New Curriculum Ideas.
Read moreOctober 31, 2022
Nina Kraus, Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences, Neurobiology, and Otolaryngology receives The Alumnae of Northwestern University's 2022 Alumnae Award
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Nina Kraus, Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences, Neurobiology, and Otolaryngology, is the recipient of The Alumnae of…
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October 31, 2022
Nina Kraus 2022 Alumnae Award Recipient with Ann Bradlow and E. Patrick Johnson
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Nina Kraus, Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences, Neurobiology, and Otolaryngology, is the recipient of The Alumnae of…
Read moreJuly 28, 2022
Eight Northwestern Students Granted 2022-2023 STEM Scholarships By The Alumnae of Northwestern University
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected eight students to receive 2022-2023 Alumnae STEM scholarships, which are awarded to…
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The Alumnae of NU Awards Four Graduate Fellowships for 2022-2023
The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected four recipients to receive its 2022-23 Graduate Fellowships for graduate-level tuition. The fellowships are…
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Twelve Students Awarded 2022 Alumnae Undergraduate Research Grants
The Alumnae's Centennial Endowment funds undergraduate research grants for twelve students for 2022. Click here to read the news release about the…
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May 25, 2022
Sarah Pritchard, Dean of Libraries, and Carolyn Krulee, president, The Alumnae of Northwestern University
The Alumnae honors retiring Sarah Pritchard, Dean of Libraries and Charles Deering McCormick University Librarian, at its luncheon meeting, May 16,…
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The Alumnae Awards Seven Academic Enrichment Grants for the 2022-2023 academic year
The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded funding for seven projects that will bring guest artists and distinguished scholars to campus to enhance the…
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February 4, 2022
Alessandro F. Rotta Loria
Alessandro F. Rotta Loria is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering. Rotta Loria will…
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February 4, 2022
Heather Pinkett
Heather Pinkett , the Irving M. Klotz Research Professor and associate professor of molecular biosciences at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, will…
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2022 Alumnae Curriculum Innovation Awards
Heather Pinkett and Alessandro F. Rotta Loria have been named the 2022 recipients of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s Award for Curriculum…
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The Alumnae Awards Four Graduate Fellowships for 2021 - Updated News Release 1-3-2022
Read the updated news release for the 2021-2022 Graduate Fellows
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The Alumnae Awards 8 STEM Scholarships for 2021-2022
Click below to read the news release about these eight impressive NU students.
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October 18, 2021
Roslyn Brock 2021 Alumnae Award Recipient
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Roslyn Brock, a nationally recognized civil rights, health policy, and equity advocate, is the recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern…
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May 18, 2021
The Alumnae Gives Sr. Woman's Service Award to Chloe Wong
Evanston, Ill. --- Chloe Wong is the recipient of the 2021 Senior Woman’s Service Award given by The Alumnae of Northwestern University. The award, established…
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The Alumnae of NU Awards Five Academic Enrichment Grants
Click here to read about five programs that have been awarded funding from The Alumnae of Northwestern University to bring guest artists and…
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A Record 29 Students Receive Alumnae 2021 Undergraduate Research Grants from The Alumnae's Centennial Endowment
Click here to read about the outstanding 29 students who will be doing undergraduate research this summer (2021).
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The Alumnae names Chloe Wong as the recipient of its 2021 Senior Woman's Service Award
Click here to read about Chloe Wong's impressive volunteer service to the Northwestern University community.
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THE ALUMNAE OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AWARDS $115,000 IN GRANTS FOR NORTHWESTERN PROJECTS
After a review of 24 proposals, The Alumnae of Northwestern has awarded full or partial funding to 12 projects sponsored by Northwestern entities or schools;…
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October 13, 2020
Heather Headley to receive the 2020 Alumnae Award from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Heather Headley, singer, songwriter, and actress, is the recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2020 Alumnae Award.…
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Heather Headley to receive the 2020 Alumnae Award from The Alumnae of Northwestern University
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The Alumnae Awards 8 STEM Scholarships for 2020-21
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS. News Release updated 8-28-2020.
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The Alumnae Awards 8 STEM Scholarships for 2014-15
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Celebration Booklet - Toast to the Past and to the Future - May, 2020
The Alumnae of Northwester of University published a Celebration Booklet in conjunction with the university's celebration of 150 years of women. The…
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The Alumnae Awards Three Graduate Fellowships for 2020-2021
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected three recipients to receive its 2020-21 Graduate Fellowships for graduate-level tuition.…
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The Alumnae of Northwestern University Awards $125,000 in Grants for NU projects
EVANSTON, Ill. --- After a review of 76 proposals, The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded full or partial funding to 26 projects sponsored…
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The Alumnae of Northwestern University Awards Five 2020-2021 Academic Enrichment Grants
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded funding for five programs that will bring guest artists and distinguished scholars and…
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Thirteen Students Awarded 2020 Alumnae Undergraduate Research Grants
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University is pleased to honor 13 students who have been named as recipients of the Alumnae Undergraduate…
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May 12, 2020
Henri Lauzière Awarded The Alumnae of Northwestern University 2020-2023 Teaching Professorship
Henri Lauzière is Associate Professor of modern Middle Eastern history at Northwestern University. He received his PhD from Georgetown University and prior to…
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Eighteen Northwestern Students Granted 2019 Summer Internships by The Alumnae of Northwestern University
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected 18 students to receive grants to fund 2019 summer internships. The Summer Internship…
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The Alumnae Gives Sr. Woman's Volunteer Service Award to Sophia Ruark
Evanston, Ill. --- Sophia Ruark is the recipient of the 2020 Senior Woman’s Service Award given by The Alumnae of Northwestern University. The…
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The Alumnae Awards Four Graduate Fellowships for 2019-20
Click HERE to read about the four recipients. Note: Amy Jiang replaced Ibtesaam Moosa, who did not enroll in graduate school at Northwestern…
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Message from President Schapiro
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NORTHWESTERN NOW
The Alumnae is sharing with you Northwestern Now Click here for the May 11, 2021, edition: …
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Pres. Schapiro and Administration Message Regarding Coronovirus--Covid-19
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February 5, 2020
The Alumnae's 2020 Curriculum Innovation Award Recipients
Jennifer Lackey, Sarah Van Wart and Sepehr Vakil, The Alumnae of Northwestern University's 2020 Curriculum Innovation Award Recipients From the Office of the…
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January 9, 2020
2019 Curriculum Innovation Award Recipients
Three faculty have been named as recipients of The Alumnae of Northwestern University's Award for Curriculum Development for 2019: James Hambleton, Megan…
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2018-19 STEM SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED
Eight Northwestern students granted STEM scholarships by The Alumnae of Northwestern University EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has…
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October 17, 2019
Susan Page, 2019 Alumnae Award Recipient
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today , is the recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2019 Alumnae Award.…
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October 17, 2019
Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief, USA Today, receives the 2019 Alumnae Award
"The Alumnae of Northwestern University is proud to present the 2019 Alumnae Award to Susan Page,” say Alumnae Award committee co-chairs Mary Schuette and…
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The Alumnae Awards 6 STEM Scholarships for 2019-2020
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected six students to receive 2019-2020 Alumnae of Northwestern University STEM scholarships,…
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September 25, 2019
POP AMERICA at the BLOCK MUSEUM Sept 21 - Dec 8, 2019
The Alumnae of Northwestern University is one of the sponsors of Pop América, 1965–1975. Pop América, 1965–1975 challenges and…
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June 14, 2019
US Navy Vice Admiral, Lisa Franchetti (2016 Alumnae Award) receives 2019 Alumni Medal
Congratulations to US Navy Vice Admiral, Lisa Franchetti (2016 Alumnae Award) as one of three recipients of the 2019 Northwestern Alumni Medal--Northwestern…
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June 11, 2019
New Frontiers in Science course closes with Jay Walsh, VP of Research, Prof. of Biomedical Engineering, and Karl Scheidt, Professor of Chemistry
Jay Walsh, VP of Research, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Karl Scheidt, Professor of Chemistry gave the final lecture of Spring 2019 for the New…
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Thirteen Students Awarded Alumnae Undergraduate Research Grants
For immediate release: May 10, 2019 EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University is pleased to honor 13 students who have been named as…
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The Alumnae Awards $120,000 in Grants for NU Projects
EVANSTON, Ill. --- After a review of 63 proposals, The Alumnae of Northwestern University has awarded full or partial funding to 25 projects sponsored by…
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Alumnae Graduate Fellow, Alexzandra Wallace, is featured in the 2019 News from NU's School of Education and Social Policy
January 15, 2019 Click the link to read about 2018-19 Alumnae Graduate Fellow, Alexzandra Wallace, by Julie Deardorff. …
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December 11, 2018
Dr. Maria Carrillo, 2018 Alumnae Award recipient and Dr. Teresa Woodruff, Dean of The Graduate School
From The Alumnae of Northwestern University For Immediate Release: October 26, 2018 Dr. Maria Carrillo to Receive 2018 Alumnae Award EVANSTON, Ill. ---…
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December 3, 2018
Dr. Maria Carrillo, Chief Science Officer, Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Assn. National Office, Chicago, Illinois, receives The Alumnae of Northwestern's 2018 Alumnae Award
Dr. Maria Carrillo, Chief Science Officer, Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimer’s Association National Office, Chicago, Illinois, is the recipient…
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August 26, 2018
THE ALUMNAE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF ITS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM
ALL ABOUT THE CELEBRATION - Click on Read more to get the latest information on the 50th. The 50 year history of The Alumnae of Northwestern…
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The Alumnae Awards Four Graduate Fellowships for 2018-19
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The Alumnae Announces Ten Academic Enrichment Awards for 2018
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May 30, 2018
Maria Feiler - 2017 Alumnae of NU Undergraduate Research Scholar
Maria Feiler, 2017 Alumnae of NU Undergraduate Research Scholar presented her poster at the Northwestern Research and Arts Undergraduate Exposition (EXPO 2018)…
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The Alumnae of NU funds 20 NU Students in the University's 2018 Summer Internship Grant Program
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The Alumnae of NU Announces its Undergraduate Research Scholars for 2018
Click here to read about these outstanding students and their undergraduate research projects.
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The Alumnae Awards the 2017-18 Alumnae Graduate Fellowships
Click below to read about the 2017-18 Alumnae Graduate Fellows, Kathryn Eckhoff, Stacey Huynh, Emma Cripe, and Sebastian…
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Undergraduate Academic Enrichment Grant Application for 2018-19 due April 1, 2018
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Alumnae Graduate Fellowship Description & Application 2018-19
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November 18, 2017
2017 Alumnae Award Recipient Alicia Boler Davis
Alicia Boler Davis, 2017 Alumnae Award Recipient with Ron Braeutigam, Associate Provost, (left) and Dean Julio M. Ottino, McCormick School of Engineering and…
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2017 Grants Request for Proposals
The deadline for proposals is January, 13, 2018 . Proposals must be received by email or by postmarked U.S. mail or other delivery services by January…
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2017-18 STEM SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED
Eight students were named as 2017-18 STEM Scholars by The Alumnae of Northwestern University. Click to read about these outstanding students.
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Richard Gaber and Craig Duff named 2018 Recipients of The Alumnae of NU's Curriculum Development Award
Because of their extrordinary ideas each will receive $12,500 to develop innovative new curriculum. See more about their research under the Award…
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Nick Davis receives the 2017 Alumnae Teaching Professorship
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June 12, 2017
Michele Bresler, Alumnae President and Dan Linzer, Retiring Provost
On May 22, 2017, The Alumnae of Northwestern was pleased to announce to Dan Linzer, that it had met its goal of $1,000,000 for the Centennial Endowment for…
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June 12, 2017
Jenny Halpern 2017 Senior Woman's Service Award Recipient
Jenny received the Alumnae’s 2017 Senior Service Award on May 22, 2017, for her volunteer work for Dance Marathon and Gigi’s Playhouse. This…
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June 12, 2017
Nina Zhou, 2017 Alumnae of NU Undergraduate Research Scholar
Nina is one of eleven Alumnae Undergraduate Scholars for 2017. She is pictured here at another activity--the Undergraduate Research & Arts…
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June 12, 2017
Alumnae Teaching Professors, Susie Phillips 2014 and Nick Davis 2017
Nick Davis was introduced as the 2017 Teaching Professor, a three year award, at the University Teaching Awards. He is pictured here with Susie Phillips, the…
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2017 Senior Woman's Service Award
Jenny Halpern Receives Alumnae Senior Woman’s Service Award
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2016-2017 STEM Scholars Announced
Eight students were named as 2016-17 STEM Scholars by The Alumnae of Northwestern University. Click to read about these outstanding students.
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The Alumnae of Northwestern University and Northwestern Alumni Association Receive Bronze Award from CASE for Excellence in Special Events
Collaborative efforts between The Alumnae of Northwestern University and the Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA), focusing on The Alumnae’s Centennial…
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Alumnae Graduate Fellowship Description 2017-18
Click the link below to read the description of the 2017-18 Alumnae of NU Graduate Fellowship.
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December 6, 2016
Lisa M. Franchetti, Alumnae Award, 2016
Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Lisa M. Franchetti, recipient of The Alumnae of Northwestern University’s 2016 Alumnae Award, was recently assigned as chief of staff,…
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October 7, 2016
Gwynne Shotwell, Alumnae Award, 2015
Businesswoman, engineer, “rocket scientist,” and mentor are just some of the terms used to describe Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of…
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Centennial Fall Lecture by David Zarefsky is SOLD OUT.
ELECTIONS 1916 AND 2016: WHAT HAS A CENTURY CHANGED? David Zarefsky, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Communication Studies Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 9:30 a.m.…
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The Alumnae Awards the 2016-17 Alumnae Graduate Fellowships
Click below to read about the 2016-17 Alumnae Graduate Fellows.
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The Inaugural Class of Alumnae Undergraduate Research Scholars
The Alumnae of Northwestern University is proud to announce the 2016 inaugural class of Alumnae Undergraduate Scholars funded by its Centennial Endowment for…
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The Alumnae Funds 20 NU Students in the Summer Internship Grant Program
Read the press release about the 20 Students who will participate in the Summer Internship Grant Program and have internships in a variety of disciplines in…
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Academic Enrichment Awards, Spring 2016
The Alumnae of Northwestern University Awards Eight Grants for Academic Enrichment.
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Academic Enrichment 2016-17 Description
It is past the deadline for the 2016 Academic Enrichment proposals.
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Waa-Mu 2016--ANOTHER WAY WEST--Show and Patron Ticket Information
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Request for Proposal - 2016 - Alumnae Grants
It is past the deadline for 2016 Alumnae Grants.
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2015-16 STEM Scholars Are Announced
Eight students were named as 2015-16 STEM Scholars by The Alumnae of Northwestern University. Click to read about these outstanding students or go to the Award…
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June 5, 2015
Alumnae Summer 2016 Interns
The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected 20 students to receive grants to fund summer internships. The Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP)…
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Three Northwestern Alumnae Granted 2015-16 Graduate Fellowships by The Alumnae of Northwestern University
Laura Stoughton, Maris Maeve O'Tierney and Anna Leenay are named Alumnae Graduate Fellows for 2015-16. Click the attachment below to read more about these…
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Alumnae Graduate Fellowship 2016-17 Description
Click below for 2016-17 Alumnae Graduate Fellowship Information. It is past the deadline for applications for the 2016-2017 Graduate Fellowship.
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April 13, 2015
Susie Phillips, Alumnae Teaching Professor 2014-17
Susan ("Susie") Phillips, associate professor of English and associate department chair, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of the 2014…
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Diane Luchese, Dissertation Fellow, 1996
The Alumnae Dissertation Fellows - the Northwestern women who received Alumnae funding during their dissertation year. From 1975-2008 more than $1,785,000 was…
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April 9, 2015
Centennial Fall Lecture by David Zarefsky
The Alumnae of Northwestern University closed its Centennial year on September 19, 2016, with a Fall Lecture: ELECTIONS 1916 AND 2016: WHAT HAS A CENTURY…
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April 9, 2015
Alumnae of NU Undergraduate Research Scholars
The inaugural class of The Alumnae of NU Undergraduate Research Scholars were invited to the May 16, 2016, Annual Luncheon at the Guild Lounge in Scott Hall.…
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To contribute online to The Alumnae Centennial Endowment for Undergraduate Research
Click here to contribute. Thank you for your donation for undergraduate research! To know more about the Alumnae Centennial Endowment and the two…
Read moreNovember 27, 2013
2013 Alumnae Award Recipient
The Alumnae of Northwestern University honored Dr. Johnnetta Cole with its Alumnae Award on October 24, 2013, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Evanston. To read about…
Read moreJune 10, 2013
2013-2014 Graduate Fellowship Recipients Announced
Three Northwestern Alumnae are granted The Alumnae of Northwestern University 2013-2014 Graduate Fellowships, Jin Tao, Jennifer Wei, and Taryn L Snyder. Click…
Read moreOctober 20, 2012
2012 Alumnae Award Recipient
The Alumnae of Northwestern University honored Marg Helgenberg with its Alumnae Award on October 14, 2012, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Evanston. To read about…
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