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A still from HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show.” Among this year’s Emmy nominees are Northwestern alumni Robin Thede and Ashley Nicole Black from the hit sketch comedy show.

“A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Little Fires Everywhere” producers among Northwestern alumni nominated for Emmy Awards

September 17, 2020

The Monthly: April Edition

The Monthly: April Edition

April 18, 2019

Comedian Jen Spyra (Communication M.F.A. ‘12) speaks at an event. Spyra is a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and said she feels her power as a writer comes from having unique ideas in an industry dominated by men.

Northwestern alum and comedian Jen Spyra on standing out among the laughs

April 17, 2019

Buchaniec: The dangers of anonymity and online comments

Buchaniec: The dangers of anonymity and online comments

January 27, 2019

Stephen Colbert (Communication ’86) at the Emmy Awards in 2017. Colbert was among eight Northwestern alumni who received Emmy nominations this year.

Stephen Colbert, Megan Mullally among NU alumni nominated for Emmy Awards

July 19, 2018