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The Northwestern Alumni Association invites all members of the Northwestern family—alumni, current students, parents, and friends—to get inspired and connect with the University’s alumni community. This powerful network of doers spans the globe and includes virtually every profession. Here, you’ll find the events, ideas, and resources that spark your curiosity. So, dive right in and browse. We hope you’ll come back often to explore the social, intellectual, and professional opportunities available to you. And, of course, Go ’Cats!
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Northwestern maintains a comprehensive alumni directory, so you can easily find friends, keep the University up to date on your whereabouts, and expand your network.
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Read the latest alumni stories from the University’s newsroom.
Longtime Northwestern trustee and volunteer Thomas Z. Hayward Jr. leaves a legacy of leadership
Northwestern roots run deep in the Hayward family, which includes five generations of alumni
Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund advances breakthrough science
More than $6 million in strategic seed funding for Northwestern faculty to date accelerates high-impact research toward commercialization
Remembering D. Cameron ‘Cam’ Findlay, dedicated trustee, distinguished lawyer and corporate leader
Through more than two decades, he played a central role in guiding Northwestern’s governance and strategic direction
Scenes from Graduation 2025
Northwestern photographers captured the moments that made it all special for graduates
Two named Gates Cambridge Scholars
Alums will study history, machine learning as part of program’s 25th anniversary cohort
About the Northwestern Alumni Association
The NAA dates back to 1881, when the newly founded Alumni Association hosted the University’s first Alumni Day on June 22. Now more than 140 years later, the NAA is proud to inspire Northwestern alumni to follow their interests, pursue lifelong learning, and make meaningful connections with each other and their alma mater.
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Alumni Leadership
Meet NAA President Kristin McDonnell ’85 (’21, ’23, ’25 P)
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