Special Feature: President Obama's Visit to Northwestern

President Morton Schapiro

Message From President Morton Schapiro

“I am extremely pleased to announce that President Barack Obama will come to Northwestern's campus in Evanston to deliver a speech on the economy,” President Schapiro said in a message to the Northwestern community.

Cody Keenan

Alumnus Channels President Obama's Voice

Alumnus Cody Keenan talks about his role as President Barack Obama's chief speechwriter.

Theodore Roosevelt

Which U.S. Presidents Have Visited Northwestern?

For more than a century, U.S. presidents and presidential candidates have come to Northwestern to deliver a speech, receive an honorary degree or sometimes simply to pay a visit.

Commencement 2006

Barack Obama Delivers 2006 Commencement Address

Relive then-Senator Barack Obama's 2006 commencement address to Northwestern graduates. (Video and transcript.)