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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Alumni Quiz Part 2: How well do you know Northwestern’s notable alumni?

March 2, 2023

Email: [email protected] Twitter: @dugar_jay   Related Stories:  — Alumni Quiz: How well do you know Northwestern’s notable alumni? — Dorm Quiz: How well do...

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Obama speechwriter and alum Cody Keenan discusses new book during Reunion Weekend

October 9, 2022

Alumni, students and faculty gathered in McCormick Auditorium Friday for a discussion with Cody Keenan (Weinberg ‘02), former chief speechwriter for President Barack Obama, as part of Northwestern’s...

Linda Sandor (SESP ‘20) makes calls as part of her job with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

As results slowly roll in, students see results of their work with state Democratic campaigns

November 5, 2020

After graduating from Northwestern this past year, Linda Sandor (SESP ’20) knew she wanted to be involved in politics. She’d taken a speechwriting class with political science Prof. Cody Keenan...

Cody Keenan, former President Barack Obama’s speechwriter since 2007, spoke to an audience of around 300 in Lutkin Hall. Keenan discussed his career path from Northwestern to the White House and gave advice to undergraduate students, validating potential uncertainty in their prospective careers.

Obama Speechwriter, Northwestern Prof. Cody Keenan discusses career path, gives career advice

November 4, 2019

“Raise your hand if you know exactly what you’re going to do with your life,” Cody Keenan (Weinberg ‘02), director of speechwriting for former President Barack Obama, asked an audience of around...

 Josh Earnest and Cody Keenan recalled their time in the Obama administration, while offering advice to the future of the Democratic Party.

Obama press secretary and speechwriter speculate on 2020 presidential nominee, talk future of political landscape

November 13, 2018

Former Obama White House press secretary Josh Earnest and former speechwriter Cody Keenan (Weinberg ’02) shared their experiences in the White House and mused about the future of the Democratic Party...

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