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The Alumnae of Northwestern University is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1916.

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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 Alumnae Award. The award, established in 1976, is presented annually to an outstanding alumna who has made significant contributions in her field and who has attained national recognition. 

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Eight NU Students Granted 2023-2024 STEM Scholarships Granted by The Alumnae of Northwestern University

Click here to read about these outstanding students in STEM disciplines.

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Twenty Northwestern Students Receive 2020 SIGP Funding from The Alumnae

Click here to read about the outstanding students in this unusual time.

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Twenty Northwestern Students Granted 2023 Summer Internships by The Alumnae of Northwestern University

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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 and speakers to campus to
enhance the undergraduate experience during the 2023-2024 academic year.  The grants, totaling more than $26,700, are funded with earnings from the Academic Enrichment

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