Light the candle for Northwestern Founders' Day!
For many years, the Northwestern community around the world would honor the anniversary of the school's chartering -- known as Founders’ Day -- by lighting a candle. In an effort to update this tradition and mark the 161st anniversary, you are encouraged to fill out the form below and click on the candle to light it.
Be a part of the founders’ legacy
Northwestern’s founders created a legacy of giving and service that has shaped generations of students, alumni, faculty, parents, and friends. What began with a conversation above a Chicago hardware store is now one of the world’s top universities, and it’s through the generosity of alumni and friends that it has grown into the institution it is today. You know that a Northwestern degree means something to the world — now learn more about what your support means to the University.