Northwestern Government Relations

Representing @NorthwesternU to the federal government, State of Illinois, Cook County and City of Chicago.

[Northwestern Government Relations @NorthwesternGR]

Tune in to NSF’s Discovery Files podcast featuring @NorthwesternU’s Mark Hersam! Hear how advances in nanoelectronic materials and a cerebellum-inspired approach to AI could transform the future of wearable devices.
https://t.co/dRbeQQ1CDQ

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Congrats to @NorthwesternU on leading the new @NSF Science & Technology Center for Genome Intelligence Engineering (GENIE)! With NSF support, GENIE will pioneer 3D DNA engineering to better understand cell function and advance breakthroughs in biotechnology and biomedicine.

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📰 @TheGarageNU has been named the best university incubator by @TIME magazine 👏💜

In just 11 years, The Garage has developed more than 1,500 startups that have collectively raised more than $1.6 billion and created more than 2,600 jobs. https://t.co/ZtLrGsV8UM

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Wonderful to meet alum @SpeakerWelchIL for an engaging conversation about @NorthwesternU and new initiatives that will help propel Illinois innovation. Thank you Mr. Speaker for your many years of support for Northwestern and higher education in Illinois. Go ‘Cats!!

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Thank you, @LesTurnerALS for organizing a tour of @NorthwesternU clinic and research labs. Amazing work being done by @NUFeinbergMed faculty to find cures & treat patients. We are grateful @RepMikeQuigley for your unwavering support for critical research funding, ACT for ALS.

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Congratulations Northwestern Class of 2026! 🎓

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Ready to run it back, #NU2026? 🎓😍

During Northwestern's 168th Commencement yesterday, Sarah Jessica Parker offered a heartfelt and thought-provoking address to this year's graduating Wildcats and their guests. https://t.co/cWVSAtsfFy

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Special thanks to City Club Chicago for an engaging and educational panel highlighting @NorthwesternU healthspan research and featuring @deloitte and @IllinoisEDC CEO Christy George on why Illinois is the place to lead this innovative ecosystem!

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Congrats to four @NorthwesternU rising scholars on receiving NSF CAREER Awards, @NSF's most prestigious honor for junior faculty members, recognizing standout early-career faculty advancing research and education.
https://t.co/c0kzoc9JgW

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Led by a team at @KelloggSchool, a new study found that while bipartisan citations are rare, the science in these cited papers is proven to be extraordinarily impactful in both the science and policymaking worlds. https://t.co/vQxkgYgKou

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The Lake Show delivered 🌊🏆🥍 'Cats are National Champions!

@NULax secured their ninth NCAA Championship at home—right off the shores of Lake Michigan. We're so proud of you! 💜

@NUSports | #GoCats

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Thank you, @LtGovStratton, for an engaging conversation around the IL Healthspan Initiative at Northwestern’s Human Longevity Lab. IL is at the epicenter to drive innovation and new discoveries in healthspan science, economic development, and aging equity.

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Mung Chiang has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University.

Chiang is a renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education leader. He is currently president of Purdue.

His appointment will begin on July 1. https://t.co/Ec6pBAlNYr

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Thank you @SpeakerWelchIL, @RobynGabel, @replilly78, and @jyangrohr for an engaging and educational session with @NorthwesternU Policy in Action students. It was an honor to learn about your individual journeys to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Two Northwestern faculty—Dr. Joseph T. Bass & Bryan McKinley Jones Brayboy—have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences: https://t.co/Ly7ZhhzVEN 👏

Bass is the director of the Center for Diabetes and Metabolism at @NUFeinbergMed, & Brayboy is dean of @sesp_nu.

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Thank you, @GovPritzker for your engaging remarks at the first-ever @NorthwesternU Quantum Week! Your leadership and commitment to Illinois institutions continue to drive world-class research, innovation, and economic growth.

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Thank you to our IL Congressional members for meeting with Northwestern, NIU, and UIUC @AAAS CASE Students! We were happy to welcome our incredible @NorthwesternU students, Hannah and Kelly, to D.C., where they advocated for increased federal research funding.

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Thank you, @LtGovStratton for your inspiring remarks to our graduates of the second cohort of the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP). Your support of NPEP is critical to expanding access to higher education & creating opportunity pathways for incarcerated individuals.

[Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton @LtGovStratton]

Congratulations to the history-making @NUPrisonEdClass of 2026, earning bachelor’s degrees from a top 10 university! Their graduation is a testament to the power of education to transform lives and provide hope for a better future —regardless of circumstances.

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Thank you @RepBobMorgan for visiting with @NorthwesternU President Henry Bienen today. We appreciate and are grateful for your leadership in the IL General Assembly!

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In FY25, @NorthwesternU researchers received $496 million in @NIH grant funding to fight diseases and ensure Americans live longer, healthier lives. Thank you to IL congressional allies for ensuring NIH funding was preserved & strengthened this year.