A Day With Northwestern
April 18, 2026
For more than 50 years, A Day With Northwestern in Evanston has welcomed more than 300 alumni, students, parents, and friends for a full day of thought-provoking presentations and lectures.
Led by prominent Northwestern faculty and alumni, the program explores timely topics across disciplines—from the arts and sciences to journalism, medicine, research, and beyond. Attendees may personalize their class schedule by selecting sessions that reflect their interests, continuing a shared tradition of curiosity and lifelong discovery with fellow alumni and friends. Thank you to everyone who joined us for A Day With Northwestern 2026! Relive the experience by viewing and downloading photos from the event.
A Day With Northwestern is just reinvigorating––the feeling of going back to school, learning, and always getting exposed to an idea that inspires you.”
—Gozde O.
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
The Northwestern Alumni Association hosts A Day With Northwestern at the Norris University Center on the Evanston Campus on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2026. The event featured presentations and lectures on timely topics from Northwestern faculty. (Photo by Joel Wintermantle)
I try to stay connected to Northwestern because it's good to be curious about what's going on and to see the cutting-edge research that professors have been working on.”
—Sanjay A.