As director of the Cook Family Writing Program, Lenaghan works on programs that help students, faculty and staff communicate clearly and persuasively.
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University Priority
Preparing Students for a Complex World
Our rapidly evolving society demands thoughtful leaders and critical thinkers.
Home to some of the world鈥檚 leading scholars, Northwestern gives students an immersive experience in the creation and transmission of knowledge through innovative pedagogy and hands-on research opportunities.
Exceptional Academics
With 12 different schools encompassing a broad range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, Northwestern prides itself in offering an educational environment of breadth and depth across the arts and sciences. Students make significant contributions to Northwestern’s research enterprise, sharing in the culture of discovery and innovation.The Northwestern Difference
Northwestern's excellence is reflected in all areas of learning. In fact, it is one of only three universities U.S. News & World Report ranked in both the top 10 best undergraduate institutions and in the top 20 in each of the five graduate education categories of business, medicine, engineering, education and law. Academic rigor and discovery abound—no matter what path students pursue.
The Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching advances transformative teaching as a catalyst for lifelong learning. The Center leads initiatives to deepen reflective, evidence-informed and innovative pedagogical practices; bolster student success and instructor vitality; and stimulate assessment to drive substantive course and curricular change.
Northwestern promotes global scholarship and engagement through the Roberta Buffett Institute of Global Affairs. Whether it’s study abroad, international research or the exchange of ideas through visiting scholars on our campuses, the University embraces the many exciting possibilities for intellectual growth available in today’s interconnected world.
Meet Some of Our People
Northwestern faculty bring deep subject matter expertise and teaching excellence to our students.
From meeting students where they are academically to ensuring they excel in their chosen areas of study, our educators and mentors provide unwavering support in classrooms, labs, studios and beyond.
A Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction, Mikhelson teaches electrical and computer engineering at McCormick.
A Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Clinical Professor, Slevin teaches classes on politics and the media, reporting strategies and more at Medill.
Northwestern is a place where learning, discovery and creativity flourish in classrooms, labs and studios across our campuses.”
Kelly E. Mayo
Dean of The Graduate School and
Associate Provost for Graduate Education
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Northwestern adapts to serve a growing interest in experiential learning
Ecosystem gives students an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset no matter their career path
Four initiatives from the Office for Research expand support for interdisciplinary teams, community partnerships, scholarship in the arts and undergraduate research
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Booker Prize winner will deliver a keynote talk this fall
Annual award recognizes faculty who demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching