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NU alums score Emmy nominations, including ‘Severance’ star Britt Lower

July 15, 2025

Cue the celebratory marching band: Several famous Northwestern alums scored Emmy Award nominations, announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday morning. Among them, Britt Lower (Communication ’08)...

A man holds a microphone and performs comedy in front of a crowd.

NU’s premier improv sports group Overtime adds competition to comedy

January 15, 2025

Overtime, NU’s premier improv sports group, brings competition to the campus comedy scene through audience participation.  Wanting to bring a niche and fresh twist to student comedy groups, Communication...

By drawing from personal experience, Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield create a film that accurately depicts the ups and downs of grief.

Reel Thoughts: ‘We Live in Time’ is a tale of perseverance through grief

November 3, 2024

A film starring beloved actors Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield is bound to be great, but “We Live in Time,” directed by John Crowley, exceeds all possible expectations. The film is centered around...

Ranked the third-best school for aspiring comedians by College Magazine in 2019, Northwestern was once home to many of today’s late-night and stand-up stars.

A guide to Northwestern’s vibrant comedy scene

August 11, 2023

The story is all too familiar: A Wildcat doesn’t make the cut for Mee-Ow their freshman year but goes on to perform at The Second City — Chicago’s premier comedy club — post-graduation, only to...

Meghan Markle smiling, looking at her husband, Prince Harry, who is seated to her right.

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

February 24, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Northwestern alumni.
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