Northwestern Alumni Association

08/28/2026

New City. New Connections. Same Northwestern Community. 💜

Northwestern alumni clubs are a place to meet new people, explore shared interests, and find your community wherever you are.

Tune in as Wildcats share how getting involved helped them feel at home in a new city. Explore alumni events near you, including New Chapter NU Neighbors, an annual event connecting alumni and recent graduates on September 23 in cities around the world.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

08/26/2026

Music, learning, and connection can play an important role at every stage of life.

Northwestern scientists created the Musical Museum, a live concert and lecture series designed specifically for people with neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers.

The program creates an accessible space for lifelong learning while exploring how music and social connection can support people living with dementia and their families.

Learn more about the Musical Museum and explore recordings of past concerts:

A new paper detailing Musical Museum, a live concert and lecture series designed specifically for people with neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers, will be published July 20.

08/25/2026

A new season of music is on the way 🎹🎻🎺

The Bienen School of Music has announced its 2026-27 guest artist concerts, featuring five Northwestern University debuts and a diverse lineup of internationally acclaimed artists. Check out the full lineup:

The Bienen School announces its 2026-27 guest artist concerts, including five Northwestern University debuts and a diverse lineup of internationally acclaimed artists.

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

More than $2.1 million in new funding is helping Northwestern scientists move promising biomedical discoveries closer to real-world impact.

Through the Pat & Shirley Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund, eight research projects with strong translational potential received support to advance their work.

Northwestern University recently awarded more than $2.1 million through the Pat & Shirley Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund to advance eight biomedical research projects with strong translational potential.

08/20/2026

The Garage at Northwestern has been named the best university incubator by Time magazine. 🎉💜

In 11 years, it has developed more than 1,500 startups that have collectively raised more than $1.6 billion and created more than 2,600 jobs.

The Garage, Northwestern’s student startup incubator, has been named the No. 1 university incubator and No. 5 overall by Time magazine on its inaugural America’s Best Incubators & Accelerators list.

08/19/2026

A quiet corner of campus with a little Shakespearean magic. 🌿✨

Established in 1915, is one of Northwestern’s hidden gems – filled with flowers and plants featured in William Shakespeare’s works.

Take a stroll through this beloved spot on the Evanston campus.

08/18/2026

50 years of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall 🎶💜

Since opening its doors in 1975, Pick-Staiger has served as a classroom, concert hall, and gathering place for generations of Northwestern musicians and audiences.

From student ensembles and faculty performances to festivals and guest artists, explore how this iconic venue has played a special role in the Northwestern experience for half a century.

Since 1975, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall has functioned as both a classroom and a performance facility for the school’s ensembles, faculty, festivals, and guest artists.

08/13/2026

This year’s National Homecoming and Reunion Chair, Steve Schnur’96, ’97 MA (’25 P), is counting down to this fall.

In this Q&A, Steve reflects on some of his favorite Northwestern memories—from leading Northwestern Football as quarterback during the Wildcats’ memorable Rose Bowl and Citrus Bowl appearances to returning to campus to mentor student-athletes. He also shares what it means to return for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend as the new Ryan Field opens.

Have you registered yet? Come back October 9–11, 2026: https://alum.nu/4cy9CNp

08/11/2026

A new Northwestern study finds that protecting mature trees could help save lives. 🌳

Scientists tracked death rates and fluctuations in tree canopy cover across 11 years in Chicago. They found that areas experiencing greater losses in tree canopy — land covered by trees’ leafy crowns — also experienced higher mortality rates, particularly in the city’s hottest neighborhoods.

Study tracked association between death rates and tree canopy changes across 11 years in Chicago.