Our affinity groups create welcoming spaces for alumni with similar interests, backgrounds, and identities—offering opportunities to engage, learn, and grow together.
The benefits and services provided by Northwestern’s alumni clubs, groups, and communities are open to all alumni. Different perspectives, lived experiences, and backgrounds strengthen a dynamic and vibrant University community, and as such, all alumni are invited to join each club, group, or community.
Follow the links below to learn more about the clubs.
The Kellogg Executive Women’s Network (KEWN) is for Kellogg alumni interested in connecting, staying in touch, and sharing information that will help women grow and provide learning and support professionally and personally. The benefits and services provided by affinity networks are available to all alumni without regard to any category protected by the law.
Affinity Group, School Group
Women@EMBA is the only Kellogg-affiliated group dedicated to supporting Executive MBA students and alumni. It serves as a catalyst for the strategic advancement of Kellogg EMBA women in business and society, providing a supportive network for students and alums to ensure a meaningful, rewarding, and successful program and career journey. The benefits and services provided by Kellogg Women@EMBA are available to the EMBA community without regard to any category protected by the law.
Affinity Group, School Group
LANU offers great social, networking, and mentoring opportunities aimed at keeping alumni connected to one another and to Northwestern. The benefits and services provided by LANU are available to all Northwestern alumni without regard to any category protected by the law.
Affinity Group
The N Club helps former Wildcat letter winners stay connected to Northwestern and strengthen their alumni network. Founded in 1914, the club supports the continued success of Northwestern Athletics and current student-athletes through events, mentoring, and an endowed scholarship. Signature programs include postgame football receptions, networking events, and the annual Senior Induction and Awards Dinner honoring graduating student-athletes.
Affinity Group
Affinity Group, School Group
NU-A5 is a national organization that hosts social and professional in-person and virtual events. The benefits and services provided by NU-A5 are available to all Northwestern alumni without regard to any category protected by the law.
Affinity Group
Northwestern University Black Alumni Association (NUBAA) was named Northwestern Alumni Association Club of the Year in 2024. The benefits and services provided by NUBAA are available to all Northwestern alumni without regard to any category protected by the law.
Affinity Group
Established in 1999 by alumni of the Northwestern University "Wildcat" Marching Band. NUMBALUMS is a close-knit community of musical friends spanning generations. NUMBALUMS is open to all alumni of wind and brass ensembles.
Affinity Group
Established in 2010, NUMA is committed to uniting alumni and connecting them with Northwestern through a variety of networking, leadership, and public service opportunities. The benefits and services provided by NUMA are available to all Northwestern alumni without regard to any category protected by the law.
Affinity Group
The club is open to all members of the alumni community. Our mission is to grow, strengthen, and advocate for the University’s LGBTQIA+ community and our hope is that through NUPAC, all alumni can find a welcoming network of peers wherever their post-graduation journey takes them.
Affinity Group
The Council of One Hundred began in 1993 when 100 distinguished Northwestern alumnae joined the president to connect successful women with female senior undergrads and recent graduates to help launch careers. Today C100 has nearly 200 members and supports all Northwestern students and alumni throughout their career journeys.
Affiliated Organization
Through advocacy, programming, and fundraising, the Board supports educational excellence and strengthens University-community ties while funding the Women’s Board Undergraduate Scholarship.
Affiliated Organization
The Alumnae of Northwestern University is a volunteer organization that supports a wide range of initiatives that help support Northwestern students and faculty through grants and scholarship and connects the community to the University’s academics through its continuing education program.
Affiliated Organization