Alumni Spotlight

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. To commemorate this celebration, the department spotlights some of its alumni. April Peng graduated from Weinberg College in 2020 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Art History, and has since...

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. To commemorate this celebration, the department spotlights some of its alumni. Isabelle Zinghini graduated from Weinberg College in 2019. She recently answered some questions about her experiences in the Department...

Cody Keenan graduated from Northwestern in 2002 before going on to work in the Obama administration. Now he has returned to campus as a visiting professor at the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences where he teaches a class on...

Cody Keenan '02 will discuss his recent book, GRACE: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America on September 27, 2022 at 3 pm during a virtual event. The event is presented by the Northwestern Alumni Association. The...

Chandana Sooranahalli graduated from Weinberg College in 2020, studying Economics with a minor in cognitive science. Sooranhalli now serves as a Management Consultant with the Qral Group in Chicago, Illinois. Why did you decide to come to Northwestern? I decided to attend Northwestern...

Maitreyi Sistla graduated from Weinberg College in 2014, studying Economics and Global Health. Sistla now serves as the Deputy Director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub, part of the Aspen Institute. What inspired you to pursue a major or minor in...

Gina Lawrence graduated from Northwestern University in 2008, studying African American Studies and Psychology. A Harvard Law School graduate, Lawrence now serves as Associate General Counsel of the Noble Network of Charter Schools, combining her passion for law and community. What...

Folayemi Agbede graduated from Northwestern in 2009, studying African-American Studies. She has since earned her Master's of Arts in International Development at American University and held multiple positions in the public sector - including at the Center for American Progress and...

Kumasi Vines graduated from Northwestern in 2000, studying African-American Studies and economics. From government administration, to K-12 education, to founding his own construction firm, Vines has accomplished much since his time at Northwestern. What inspired you to pursue a major or...

Kelle Hutchinson graduated in 1996 from Northwestern's African American Studies Department.  She now serves as Director of the Foundation Program Unit at Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait City. Hutchinson attributes her career success, and the many skills...