As SuperAgers age, they make at least twice as many new neurons as their peers February 25, 2026 SuperAgers’ hippocampi have a unique environment that supports the birth, survival of new neurons
Things to do at NU: Feb. 25 to March 3 February 24, 2026 See a classic opera, attend a passport fair and more
Sarah Jessica Parker, award-winning actor, to address Northwestern’s Class of 2026 February 24, 2026 Best known for her role in “Sex and the City,” Parker will receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts at the June 14 ceremony
Trashing cancer’s ‘undruggable’ proteins February 24, 2026 New strategy grabs cancer-driving proteins, directs them to the cell’s disposal system
Northwestern publishes presidential position profile February 19, 2026 The Presidential Search Committee advances to the next stage with insights from across the University
Living ‘mini brains’ meet next-generation bioelectronics February 18, 2026 New ‘pop-up’ device lets scientists map and manipulate activity in human neural organoids
Vince McCoy’s story is intertwined with Northwestern history February 17, 2026 Upon retirement, libraries employee looks back on more than 50 years as a part of the University community
Extreme heat increases strength of pure metals February 17, 2026 Rule-breaking discovery reveals a new way to strengthen metal in extreme conditions
Things to do at NU: Feb. 18 to 24 February 17, 2026 Join Northwestern at the Art Institute, see a musical comedy and more
Two Northwestern professors named Sloan Research Fellows February 17, 2026 Astrophysicist, mathematician highlighted as rising stars in their fields