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Alumni & Students
Minjung Kim receives Soros Fellowship for New Americans
One of 30 students nationwide to be honored for potential to make significant contributions to U.S. society or culture Minjung Kim, a graduate student in the department of chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the...
Two students named Goldwater Scholars
Scholarship provides support for young researchers pursuing careers in natural sciences, math and engineering Two undergraduate researchers from Northwestern University have earned the 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, an honor that supports students who intend to pursue careers in the natural sciences,...
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Renee Wellman ’16
Meet Renee Wellman, who graduated from Northwestern University in 2016. What inspired you to pursue study in the Environmental Policy and Culture Program? I knew from an early age that I cared deeply about nature and would likely pursue a career working...
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Julia Mencher ’23
Meet Julia Mencher, who graduated from Northwestern University in 2023 with a major from the Department of History and an ad-hoc major in the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program. What inspired you to pursue study in the Environmental Policy and...
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Amos Pomp ’20
Meet Amos Pomp, who graduated from Northwestern University in 2020, and received a major in the American Studies Program and minor in the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program. What inspired you to pursue study in the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program? When...
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Gabby Plotkin ’21
Meet Gabby Plotkin, who graduated from Northwestern University in 2021. Plotkin received a major from the Department of History with a certificate in civic engagement, and a minor from the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program. What inspired you to pursue...
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Simone Laszuk ’21
Meet Simone Laszuk, who graduated from Northwestern in 2021 from the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program. What inspired you to pursue study in the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program? I have always been incredibly passionate about the environment. In high...
Alumni Spotlight Q&A: Helen Bradshaw ’23
Meet Helen Bradshaw, who graduated from Northwestern in 2023 from the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program. What inspired you to pursue study in the Environmental Policy and Culture (EPC) Program? I grew up on a farm in rural Florida, and I was...
Arch Scholars Student Spotlight: Farley Wall
Farley Wall Class of 2025 he/him Arch Program Bio&ChemEXCEL NU Bioscientist Bridge (counselor) Major/Minor Double Major in Biological Sciences and Statistics Why did you choose Northwestern? I chose Northwestern because of the endless opportunities the university provides and the many ways students are supported in their time at college and...
Tebogo Kabelo ‘23 shares his transformative journey from life in Botswana to the US, and the impact Northwestern’s Chicago Field Studies had on his career
“Reaching Your Dream” series tells stories of Northwestern alums who found their dream careers thanks to Chicago Field Studies (CFS), an academic internship program that matches over 500 students every year with over 250 employer partners. CFS participants receive guidance on...