Passion for the planet: A new generation of environmental stewards starts here
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Celebrating 20 Years of Global Health Studies: Fostering leaders dedicated to addressing health inequities across the world
Since its 2004 launch, the innovative Program in Global Health Studies has addressed students’ rising interest in creating meaningful change in the world with a diverse array of courses, faculty, and experiences. Right away, William Leonard knew Northwestern University was...
Northwestern receives $10 million gift to foster collaboration in social sciences and global studies research
Commitment from alumni Steve and Tracy Cahillane will help transform the Jacobs Center into a hub for learning as well as student engagement Northwestern University Trustee Steven A. Cahillane ’87 and Tracy Tappan Cahillane ’88 (’17, ’19 P) have made a...
Fulbright students: Students and alumni cross the globe to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English
Northwestern has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution by the U.S. Department of State for the 20th consecutive year. Thirty Northwestern students and alumni received Fulbright awards for the 2023-2024 academic year, allowing them to teach, study and research...
Daniel Kim ’20 discovers a career inspired by his life experiences through Northwestern’s Chicago Field Studies
"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...
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Maple Syrup and climate change: Students learn about the syrup industry and its impact on the environment, and Native American and non-Native communities
Scientists look to create a clearer picture of what happens when you combine climate change with urban environments Climate change could have an impact on an important part of the day — breakfast. As a result of fewer trees, reduced tree health...
Caring for the community: Northwestern students create solutions to help migrant families in Chicago public schools through service learning
Guest author and Northwestern University student Peter Orsak gives an in-depth view of an inspiring course he took and shares insights from fellow students who also participated. Since August 2022, over 35,000 asylum seekers have been transported from the US southern...
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Using data for social good: Faculty empower students to use data to uplift community organizations
Northwestern University is building students’ data literacy while providing unique experiential learning opportunities to drive social good. Launched in September 2021 and powered by funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Metropolitan Chicago Data-Science Corps (MCDC) empowers undergraduate students from...
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The stories in our minds: Enterprising students push narrative identity in unexpected directions
Northwestern professor Dan McAdams developed the concept of narrative identity. A collection of his enterprising students pushed it in unexpected directions. Call it an epiphany. While completing his undergraduate studies in psychology and theater, Jonathan Adler read a paper penned by Northwestern...
Scholar-activist Nia Robles Del Pino named 2024 Global Rhodes Scholar
As the first Argentinian to receive the honor, Northwestern senior will study mathematical physics at Oxford Northwestern University student Nia Robles Del Pino has been named a 2024 Global Rhodes Scholar — one of only two students selected worldwide among candidates...
Arch Scholars Student Spotlight: Ken Li
Ken Li Class of 2024 he/him Arch Program Bridge NU Bioscientist Peer Mentoring Major/Minor Biology Why did you decide to participate in Arch? I wanted to find a community that supported my visions and understood the places that I was originating from. Coming from a FGLI background, Arch definitely has...