The Alumnae of Northwestern University
The Alumnae of Northwestern University is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1916.
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Elizabeth Horn - Associate Professor, Theatre, School of Communication
"Elizabeth Horn’s curricular innovation is an experiential-learning course in which students will explore the application of theatre-based strategies with pediatric hospital patients.
EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Alumnae of Northwestern University is celebrating its 50th year of honoring outstanding alumnae, including this year’s Distinguished Alumnae Award recipient, Dr. Sandra Carson, a pioneer in reproductive medicine, endocrinology and infertility. The award, established in 1976, is presented annually to an outstanding alumna who has made significant contributions in her field and who has attained national recognition.
July 29, 2025
EVANSTON, Ill., -- The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected 15 students to receive grants to fund 2025 summer internships. The Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP) provides undergraduate students a $3,500 stipend for completing an unpaid summer internship, of which $2,000 is funded by The Alumnae, a staunch supporter of the SIGP program since 2010.
Evanston, Ill.—The Alumnae of Northwestern University has selected ten students to receive the 2025-2026 Alumnae STEM Scholarships, which are awarded to students who excel in a STEM discipline -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Funding is from The Alumnae’s Centennial Endowment for Undergraduate Research, established in 2016 to commemorate the organization’s 100th anniversary. Peter Civetta, director, Office of Undergraduate Research, “Given the challenges that research is facing these days, this partnership with The Alumnae allows new researchers to explore and engage with the problems of the world, seeking solutions that can better people’s knowledge and experience..."
