
Equipping students to drive change
by Mike Raab
As barriers to innovation fall, more Northwestern students and alumni will have the tools, networks and confidence to turn ideas into businesses.
Northwestern University’s legacy of impactful research, scholarship and teaching is 175 years in the making.
As we celebrate, we also look ahead. Here, campus leaders consider their fields of expertise and help us envision our future of growth and discovery. We will continue to solicit contributions from members of our community throughout the commemoration.

by Mike Raab
As barriers to innovation fall, more Northwestern students and alumni will have the tools, networks and confidence to turn ideas into businesses.

by Francesca Duncan
Northwestern researchers are working to understand the biology of aging and create new ways to help women live not only longer, but healthier lives.

by Jeremy Gilbert and Sara Sood
AI may transform how we teach and learn, but it could also make the shared, human experience of the classroom more important than ever.

by Dave Davis
Addressing our shared challenges will require Northwestern, Evanston and Chicago to work together to create opportunity and strengthen the communities we call home.

by Lisa Corrin
The Block will bring art into every corner of Northwestern, creating encounters that spark dialogue, connect disciplines and help students make meaning in a complex world.